DC Public Education Fund · 11 hours ago
Managing Director, Strategy, Finance, and Operations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expDC Public Education Fund (DC Ed Fund) is the philanthropic partner to DC Public Schools, raising private dollars to accelerate innovative initiatives. They are seeking a Managing Director of Strategy, Finance, and Operations to ensure strong execution of the organization’s financial and operational strategies while aligning with DCPS priorities.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Translate organizational strategy and annual priorities into executable plans, including workplans, staffing models, timelines, budgets, and success metrics
Lead internal planning and prioritization processes to ensure alignment across finance, grants, operations, programs, and events
Advise the Executive Director on operational risks, capacity constraints, timelines, and readiness for new work
Collaborate as a member of DC Ed Fund Leadership to coordinate priorities and solve cross-functional challenges
Lead the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audits, and internal controls
Oversee organization-wide budgets across programmatic and operating functions
Prepare clear, decision-ready financial reports and analyses for the Executive Director and Board
Partner with the Executive Director to align financial planning with fundraising projections, grant commitments, and long-term sustainability
Coordinate with DCPS finance teams to ensure DC Ed Fund investments are compliant and aligned with district priorities
Own post-award grant management across the full lifecycle, including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and timeline management
Ensure accurate financial stewardship, timely reporting, and strong execution across all funded programs
Design and maintain systems, calendars, and project management tools that support effective program and grant delivery
Provide oversight of complex or cross-functional initiatives to ensure coordination and follow-through
Lead internal operations, including vendor contracts, procurement, compliance, human resources, legal coordination, and organizational risk management
Design and maintain scalable systems for finance, grants management, project and performance management, reporting, and events execution
Oversee internal human resources and people operations in partnership with an external PEO, ensuring compliance, clear policies, and strong employment practices
Manage sensitive and confidential personnel processes and information, including compensation, benefits coordination, and employee relations
Own operational planning and execution of Standing Ovation, including budgets, contracts, vendors, timelines, and logistics
Partner with Fundraising & Programs colleagues to ensure donor-facing events are operationally strong and well-resourced
Manage and develop staff across operations, finance, grants management, and events execution
Establish clear roles, workflows, expectations, and accountability structures, including designing and maintaining performance management and evaluation systems aligned to organizational goals and values
Serve as an operational and financial partner to DC Public Schools and institutional funders on execution, reporting, and compliance
Support the Executive Director with Board preparation and materials related to finance, operations, grants, events, and organizational performance
Qualification
Required
Commitment to educational equity and a belief that all students deserve access to an excellent education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, grants management, or organizational leadership, preferably in a nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organization
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution through planning, systems, budgets, timelines, and performance management
Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls
Experience overseeing organizational compliance, legal coordination, and risk management in partnership with external advisors, with the ability to identify risks and support informed decision-making
Proven experience designing and improving systems and processes that support organizational effectiveness and accountability
Experience leading and developing teams, including setting expectations, managing performance, and supporting professional growth
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with comfort navigating complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities
Preferred
Experience working in or alongside public education systems, school districts, or education-focused nonprofits, particularly DC Public Schools
Familiarity with institutional philanthropy, foundation reporting, and grant compliance requirements
Experience overseeing human resources or people operations functions, including performance management systems, compensation administration, and confidential employee information
Experience supporting Board finance or audit committees and preparing Board-ready financial or operational materials
Experience managing complex projects or major events that require cross-functional coordination and external vendors
Background in organizational growth, change management, or systems implementation
Benefits
Excellent healthcare benefits (details provided upon request).
Retirement plan and 401K match.
Monthly transit benefit
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Paid leave, including 18 vacation days a year, as well as sick time, personal days, and holidays. The DC Ed Fund is off for the week between Christmas and New Year's for Winter Break, as well as during July 4th holiday for summer break.
Professional development opportunities and stipend allowance.
Company
DC Public Education Fund
The DC Ed Fund connects philanthropy with DCPS’ boldest and most cutting-edge ideas.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase