Chief of Programs

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We’re passionate about making progress to combat gender-based barriers and expand access and opportunity to ensure that women – and people of all genders – can lead the lives they choose to lead. Our work includes robust, broad economic justice and health justice portfolios, encompassing a wide range of issues such as equal pay, paid family and medical leave, affordable health care including abortion and reproductive care, racial disparities in maternal health and improving maternal health outcomes overall, disability justice, health systems transformation, health privacy, family economic security, workplace equity and equal employment opportunity, and more. We also are focused on broader policy questions about economic growth, health care delivery, women’s labor force participation, civic participation, and democracy reform. We advocate for change in the public and private sector, on the Hill, and in federal, state and local policy, and work closely and collaboratively with partners in DC and across the country to elevate policy solutions and public support for change.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Chief of Programs to provide strategic leadership and coordination to the National Partnership’s policy and advocacy work. In this new position, the Chief of Programs will play a central role in managing the organization’s policy work across the different program portfolios, working closely with the program team leads and colleagues across the organization to build and refine the narrative and strategy used to advance our policy goals and objectives. As a member of the executive team, the Chief of Programs reports to the President and will serve as a thought partner to develop and implement strategies for achieving the organization's goals and overarching vision.

Responsibilities

• Work with the President to develop, implement and push forward a cohesive policy agenda and strategy for the organization
• Serve as the point person for the policy teams to facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration, and work with the executive team on implementing the organizational vision, strategic direction, and priorities
• Ensure organizational clarity on priorities across issue areas, consistency and integration of policy and advocacy goals, and support and connection with our partners
• Partner with programmatic Vice Presidents to create strategies for the organization’s programmatic work that advance organizational priorities across subject matter areas
• Manage the development and creation of policy projects, products, and needs across the organization and provide feedback on capacity, strategy and timing
• Develop systems and processes for managing cross-departmental work in a coordinated effort to increase collaboration and impact
• Work with policy teams to assist with their policy and research development

Qualifications

The candidate must possess:

• 10-15+ years of experience in senior policy and executive management positions, working as part of a senior leadership team
• Proven track record of managing policy programs and strategies to advance gender justice, economic justice, reproductive justice, or health justice
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior policy leaders to achieve programmatic strategy
• Experience advancing equity and inclusion in an organizational setting, including the ability to approach policy decisions through an equity and anti-racist lens
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, inspire trust and confidence in, set goals for, delegate to, and ensure the accountability of colleagues
• Demonstrated success in strategic thinking, planning, implementation, and problem-solving
• Commitment to racial equity with an awareness of how racism and discrimination create inequities that need to be addressed in order to integrate a racial justice lens into our work
• Law degree preferred

Classification

The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is NOT included in the NP United bargaining unit.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $194,262 - $235,684 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF’s compensation setting criteria. The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes a flexible leave policy, including paid federal holidays and an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long-term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more.

The Chief of Programs is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC office. The National Partnership maintains a hybrid work environment where staff are required to be in the office a minimum of 4 days per month, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities.

Office and Team Culture

The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture and collegial work environment. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace that is inclusive and values diverse perspectives and experiences.

COVID-19 Policy

The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume and cover letter by May 2 at 11:59 p.m.