Urban Institute
Senior Project Manager (Justice Policy Center)
Urban Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About Urban Institute:
At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.Our Mission
To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.Our Values
Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity. For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit
https://www.urban.org .The Opportunity:
The Justice Policy Center within the Urban Institute seeks an individual who is motivated by opportunities to support and independently lead the development of proposals and the project management of federal, state, local, and philanthropic contracts and grants that advance Urban’s mission and values. The candidate will, under the supervision of the Director for Operations, provide proposal development support, financial administration, procurement oversight, and other project assistance.What You’ll Do:Contribute as a senior member of a small team that serves as the “go-to” people in the Center for questions regarding sponsored award compliance, project specific tasks, and larger institute initiatives.Proactively assess requests for operations team assistance to determine scope of request, level of urgency, and work independently to track, complete, and follow up on assigned tasks.Support the Director of Center Operations in the management of internal allocations, KPIs, staff arrivals and departures, and Executive reporting.Collaborate with the Director of Operations in reviewing current processes/ procedures to suggest improvements as well as suggest new protocols to enhance overall team and center performance.Oversee a portfolio of award life-cycle business activities from proposal development, implementation and close-out, including leading routine meetings with key stakeholders.Lead proposal development of highly complex opportunities in partnership with program teams, including reviewing federal, state, local and foundation RFP requirements, compiling budgets in Excel templates, preparing checklists, managing deadlines, collecting submission packages, and reviewing documents with a strong attention to detail.Perform a variety of highly complex project management tasks for sponsored awards in collaboration with the principal investigators (PIs), including budget management, award modification, financial management, procurement management, and event planning.Communicate effectively with Center’s policy area teams, all offices across the organization, and external stakeholders.Who You Are:
Successful candidates will have:A bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business, accounting, finance, public administration, public policy, or related field, and 7+ years of related research operations or business operations experience and/or training, or a Master's degree in one of these fields and 3+ years of related experience.Prior work experience in a fast-paced office environment as a member of the operations/project management teams.Strong relationship management, written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail, well-organized, highly motivated, and able to effectively set priorities.Knowledge of the proposal development process, experience translating RFPs requirements and preparing proposal materials.Prior experience in sponsored award management.Exhibit a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new processes.Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Preferred Skills:Experience with managing federally funded proposals and project management.Demonstrated experience with a variety of government award types and complex multi-year budget oversight.Experience working with financial or project management tools.What You’ll Experience:
No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to cultivating a community defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.Urban’s greatest asset is our people.
The target salary range for this position is $92,200 - $140,000. Salary offered is commensurate with experience. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package.This position could be fully remote.The Urban Institute is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to any protected status under applicable law.
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At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.Our Mission
To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.Our Values
Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity. For more information on the Urban Institute, please visit
https://www.urban.org .The Opportunity:
The Justice Policy Center within the Urban Institute seeks an individual who is motivated by opportunities to support and independently lead the development of proposals and the project management of federal, state, local, and philanthropic contracts and grants that advance Urban’s mission and values. The candidate will, under the supervision of the Director for Operations, provide proposal development support, financial administration, procurement oversight, and other project assistance.What You’ll Do:Contribute as a senior member of a small team that serves as the “go-to” people in the Center for questions regarding sponsored award compliance, project specific tasks, and larger institute initiatives.Proactively assess requests for operations team assistance to determine scope of request, level of urgency, and work independently to track, complete, and follow up on assigned tasks.Support the Director of Center Operations in the management of internal allocations, KPIs, staff arrivals and departures, and Executive reporting.Collaborate with the Director of Operations in reviewing current processes/ procedures to suggest improvements as well as suggest new protocols to enhance overall team and center performance.Oversee a portfolio of award life-cycle business activities from proposal development, implementation and close-out, including leading routine meetings with key stakeholders.Lead proposal development of highly complex opportunities in partnership with program teams, including reviewing federal, state, local and foundation RFP requirements, compiling budgets in Excel templates, preparing checklists, managing deadlines, collecting submission packages, and reviewing documents with a strong attention to detail.Perform a variety of highly complex project management tasks for sponsored awards in collaboration with the principal investigators (PIs), including budget management, award modification, financial management, procurement management, and event planning.Communicate effectively with Center’s policy area teams, all offices across the organization, and external stakeholders.Who You Are:
Successful candidates will have:A bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business, accounting, finance, public administration, public policy, or related field, and 7+ years of related research operations or business operations experience and/or training, or a Master's degree in one of these fields and 3+ years of related experience.Prior work experience in a fast-paced office environment as a member of the operations/project management teams.Strong relationship management, written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail, well-organized, highly motivated, and able to effectively set priorities.Knowledge of the proposal development process, experience translating RFPs requirements and preparing proposal materials.Prior experience in sponsored award management.Exhibit a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new processes.Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Preferred Skills:Experience with managing federally funded proposals and project management.Demonstrated experience with a variety of government award types and complex multi-year budget oversight.Experience working with financial or project management tools.What You’ll Experience:
No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to cultivating a community defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.Urban’s greatest asset is our people.
The target salary range for this position is $92,200 - $140,000. Salary offered is commensurate with experience. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package.This position could be fully remote.The Urban Institute is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to any protected status under applicable law.
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