Senior Manager, Implementation

Lead key workstreams acrossYesFsfederal and state implementation portfolio with primary responsibility for federal scholarship initiatives

Design anddeliver implementation supports including cohort-based learning startup advisorysupportand scalable tools to accelerate launch and growth of programs.

Work directly withorganizationleaders to support launch readiness operationalplanningand early-stage implementation

Develop and deliver practical implementation tools including startup playbooks compliance guidance donor engagementstrategiesand resources

Translate federal policy and emerging guidance into clear actionable steps for SGOs and partners.

SupportYesFsengagement with federal agencies by helping translate implementation insights into feedback and recommendations that promote a clear workable regulatory environment for SGOs

Manage timelines and deliverables across multipleimplementationengagements

Support coordination with national partners and stakeholdersto sharelearning andstrengthenimplementation approaches

Draft high-quality memosbriefingsand external deliverables to support strategy and communication

A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who takes initiativeidentifiesopportunitiesand moves work forward

You are comfortable owning workstreams managing details and delivering high-quality outputs in fast-moving environments

A builder who thrives in creating structure solvingproblemsand helping stand upnew programs

5-8 years of experience in policy implementation program management nonprofitoperationsor a related field

Strong understanding ofprogram operations and execution ideally with exposure to education programs tax credits and/or non-profit environments

Excellent written communicator able to translate complex ideas into clear practical guidance

Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlinesand skilled at managing both strategy and execution with strong attention to detail

Comfortable working directly with external partners while staying aligned internally

Motivated by expanding educationopportunityand ensuring programs work well for families

Exposure to fundraising and donor strategy

Experience working across multiple states or in a national policy environment

Experience building operational playbooks accelerators or cohort-based programs