Operations Manager, Optimization

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, finance, )
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial management, operations, or administration capacity, preferably in a nonprofit setting. Federal grant management is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience influencing others (either with direct or indirect authority) to achieve a shared goal
• Comfort with adapting to changing priorities and learning new processes and software
• Demonstrated strong project management skills while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, preferably in operations
• Ability to analyze datasets, synthesize data, and present findings to leaders
• Communicate clearly and distill complex technical concepts into layperson language
• Experience with soliciting information from teams while minimizing burden
• Reputation as a changemaker with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• Demonstrate skill in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support project outcomes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Exhibit advanced skills in Excel functions such as writing formulas and data manipulation. Ability and experience working with Smartsheet, Airtable, or other project management tools

NWF Values

Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:

• Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized
• Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions
• Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement
• Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them
• Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work
• Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission

Approximately 1-2 times per year; 2-4 nights per trip.

Location and Work Mode

The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. This position will work remotely, although some travel throughout the year is expected.

• Ability to understand, analyze, and apply complex information, policies, and concepts
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solve, and make decisions in situations involving ambiguity or competing priorities
• Ability to maintain focus and sustained attention and manage multiple tasks or work-streams
• Ability to listen, interpret, and respond appropriately in discussions with colleagues, leadership, and external stakeholders
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer or attending meetings
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, monitors, telephones, and video conferencing tools
• Ability to communicate and exchange information in person, via telephone, and through electronic or virtual platforms
• Ability to read, review, and produce written and electronic documents, including prolonged use of computer screens
• Ability to move within an office or remote work environment to access files, meetings, or equipment as needed

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment
• Role may involve extended screen time and participation in virtual meetings