Senior Manager, Implementation

Stand Together

Public Affairs Manager at yes. every kid.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead key workstreams across YesF’s federal and state implementation portfolio, with primary responsibility for federal scholarship initiatives
Design and deliver implementation supports including cohort-based learning, startup advisory support and scalable tools to accelerate launch and growth of programs
Work directly with organization leaders to support launch readiness, operational planning and early-stage implementation
Develop and deliver practical implementation tools, including startup playbooks, compliance guidance, donor engagement strategies and resources
Translate federal policy and emerging guidance into clear, actionable steps for SGOs and partners
Support YesF’s engagement 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 multiple implementation engagements
Support coordination with national partners and stakeholders to share learning and strengthen implementation approaches
Draft high-quality memos, briefings and external deliverables to support strategy and communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who takes initiative, identifies opportunities and moves work forward
5-8 years of experience in policy implementation, program management, nonprofit operations or a related field
Strong understanding of program 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 deadlines
Motivated by expanding education opportunity and ensuring programs work well for families
The willingness and ability to travel up to 35% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
Flexible time off
Comprehensive health and dental plans
Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace

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Hard Skills & Tools

policy implementationprogram managementoperational planningcompliance guidancedonor engagement strategiesimplementation toolscohort-based learningstartup advisory supportregulatory environmenteducation programs

Soft Skills

self-starterentrepreneurial mindsetinitiativeexcellent written communicationability to manage multiple prioritiesmeeting deadlinesmotivated by expanding education opportunitytranslating complex ideascollaboration with stakeholdersstrategic thinking