Manager, Operations
About the Company
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
About the Job
The Manager of Operations is a core member of the Foundation’s Operations team responsible for maintaining grant compliance and reporting for the various grants the Foundation receives from private and corporate foundations. In addition to the Operations team, this person will work with team members across Development, Finance, Legal, and the Foundation Program areas, with an emphasis on budget tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate will also be part of the proposal process and prepare and organize materials for proposal submissions. This position requires strong program budgeting, data analysis, writing, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
Grant Proposals
Maintain and provide organization and budget information requested through the grant proposal and application processes
Collaborate with various internal teams across seniority levels to get grant proposals approved internally and submit final grant proposals and supporting documents to funders
Grant Tracking, Compliance, and Reporting
Manage the tracking of grant budgets and expenditures across the Foundation and ensure that the funds are spent in accordance with the restrictions imposed by the grant agreements and funder expectations
Set up grants in Salesforce for budget tracking
Meet regularly with Foundation leaders across each program to ensure that grant spending is on track with budget and deliverables
Oversee reporting and deliverable timelines
Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents for funder reports, including budget reports, outcome measurements, and success stories and submit reports to funders
Grant Administration
In addition to being awarded grants from other organizations, the Foundation awards several small grants each year to other organizations. This person will act as the main point of contact for grants awarded, from drafting grant agreements to ensuring that progress and final reports are received from grantees
Other
Coordinate key long-term projects with the Foundation’s Operations and Development teams, such as process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in a nonprofit organization with demonstrated experience managing/administering grants. Knowledge of federal grants is a plus
Demonstrated analytical and budgeting skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated, with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks independently effectively and efficiently
Ability to manage changing deadlines and respond to those deadlines without sacrificing quality
Experience using Salesforce
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
