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THE 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 support and safeguard the apolitical civil service, the backbone of our democratic system that ensures the federal government meets its mandate to serve the public good. We prepare federal employees to navigate threats to the nonpartisan workforce, and we educate and engage the public about why the government matters and what is at stake for everyone if it is undermined. We also aim to help state and local governments deliver for those they serve, applying our 20-plus years of experience working in the federal sector to reinspire faith in government at all levels.

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

The Partnership for Public Service is seeking an experienced project management professional to join a dynamic team working to support the federal science community and public understanding about the role of federal science in their lives and communities. This manager will manage grants and projects focused on communicating the impact of federal science on individuals and communities and partnering with science organizations and other trusted messengers to engage the public and support the federal science workforce.

Specifically, this Manager will perform duties such as:

+ Working alongside the Partnership’s development team to manage relationships with funders, including providing regular updates, tracking and identifying any roadblocks with grant deliverables and monitoring grant budgets.

+ Establishing project management processes and coordinating across workstreams to track progress, monitor metrics and identify opportunities for collaboration and efficiency.

+ Clearly communicating internally and externally about project progress, milestones and opportunities for growth and impact.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong project management background who also has experience facilitating collaboration across multiple workstreams and working with funders and external partners. This individual will be responsible for ensuring successful execution of multiple grants funding this work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Develop project timelines and monitor progress, escalating issues with proposed solutions.

+ Establish metric and milestone reporting processes and timelines.

+ Develop and monitor grant budgets.

+ Facilitate conversations and collaboration across the broader science and public engagement teams to achieve grant outcomes.

+ Collect progress updates for funders and internal and external stakeholders.

+ Coordinate planning, lessons learned and other project meetings to improve project execution.

+ Lead development of proposals, concepts, budgets and other fundraising materials in collaboration with development team.

KEY COMPETENCIES

+ Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritizing, planning, scoping, budgeting and decision-making.

+ Strong people management skills, including working together and across teams, delegating effectively and setting clear expectations.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and to facilitate and organize conversations between disparate stakeholders.

+ Organizational skills to successfully plan, track and complete projects from initial conceptualization to the timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

+ Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, gathering and sharing information and insights, collaborating to solve problems and effectively connecting the work to the strategic plan and broader organization.

+ Able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and to organize multiple and varied projects simultaneously.

+ Commitment to the values of public service; the mission of the Partnership for Public Service.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional work or military experience.

+ Five to seven years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated success leading projects to accomplish results.

+ Experience managing grant projects/budgets required.

+ Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, social science, political science or a related field, preferred but not required.

+ Knowledge of or experience in or with the government preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position will report to the director of public engagement and may supervise an intern.

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 an at-will, term position starting November 2025 and running through May 2027. This position is full-time and classified as exempt from overtime pay. Official business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, though the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules. Occasional evenings or weekend activities may be required.

TRAVEL

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.

SALARY

The starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. 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.