Associate Manager, Public Service Leadership Institute at PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

65500.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Budget management, Stakeholder management, Program operations, Communication, Team coordination, Analytical skills, Strategic thinking, Meeting facilitation, Customer service, Relationship building, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

ORGANIZATION The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public. Building on our over 20 years of experience, we: * Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment * Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide * Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to devise and advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people * Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service. Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive. Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values: * Passion for public service and our work toward more effective government * People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect * Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results * Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process. POSITION OVERVIEW As an associate manager with the Programs team, you will play a critical role in planning and executing the Partnership’s work to develop strong leaders, engage public servants, strengthen government management systems and improve government-wide workforce-related challenges such as recruiting and hiring talent. The associate manager will have a range of responsibilities including scope and budget management, internal and external stakeholder management, and managing programs and events. This will include leading out on program operations, delivery, communications and team coordination. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player able to organize multiple assignments, take ownership, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring an innovative mindset to solving problems. They will have the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, customers and our partners. They will demonstrate a commitment to public service and have an interest in taking on increasing responsibility for program management and supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * With senior-level oversight, manage small to mid-size projects or key components of larger, more complex projects * Develop and oversee budget and expenses for small projects or components of larger projects * Once project scope is established, assist with breaking work down into activities and deliverables; manage the completion of those activities and deliverables as assigned * Analyze evaluation data for project effectiveness, offering a point of view and making recommendations to maximize impact and solve problems * Synthesize information and use it to create a clear and concise approach to executing work and deliverables * Demonstrate developed written, oral and presentational skills, managing external and internal program communications * Synthesize information and use it to create a clear and concise approach to executing work and deliverables * Coordinate and facilitate internal planning meetings and project meetings with external partners * Build and maintain productive working relationships with government leaders and external partners, establishing credibility and earning their confidence through exceptional customer service and relationship-building KEY COMPETENCIES * Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage various priorities and deadlines. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong relationship building and management skills with external and internal stakeholders. * Excellent attention to detail, quality and value. * Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. * Adept at working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment. * Demonstrated presentation and meeting facilitation skills. * Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, sharing information and insights, collaborating to solve problems, and effectively connecting the organization’s leadership programming to our broader mission. * Commitment to continuous learning. * Demonstrated passion for, and commitment to, public service, and an interest in the mission of the Partnership. REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience required. * Two to four years of experience, which may include internships. * Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint, required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in-office. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.    In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, and demonstration of our values.   POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time exempt position with regular work hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules. TRAVEL If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Very little out of the area and/or overnight travel will be required as well. SALARY AND BENEFITS The starting salary range for this position is $62,500 - $65,500. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility. EEO STATEMENT The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

The associate manager will plan and execute programs to develop public service leaders and improve government management systems. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, budgets, and internal and external stakeholder relationships.