Maintain a real-time, organization-wide view of priorities, progress, and risks across all AGLN teams and workstreams
Build and steward a goal progress tracker/KPI dashboard that translates activity across the full AGLN portfolio into clear, actionable performance intelligence
Proactively identify when teams are lagging, projects are at risk, or decisions have stalled and bring the right issues to the VP's attention
Assess team composition and capacity across the portfolio; flag structural gaps and surge staff or resources where needed
Ensure every major initiative, across all teams, has a strong project plan, clear ownership, and the infrastructure to succeed
Design and implement the planning and reporting systems that govern how the entire AGLN operates from annual goal setting to weekly check-ins
Build and hold the standard for the tools we use to ensure the team is running with consistency and rigor
Build and own the AGLN's operational rhythm: planning cycles, staff meetings, cross-team coordination, and organizational reviews
Be the key focal point with Legal to develop, improve, and maintain core agreement templates
Establish reporting structures that create accountability without bureaucracy
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a direct team of four or more staff
Overseeing budget development, allocation, and ongoing tracking across the portfolio
Serve as the VP's key operational partner providing organization-wide visibility

15+ years of experience in complex, mission-driven organizations building operational infrastructure and leading teams through it
A BA in business, management or another relevant field required, advanced degree a plus
Significant experience with budget ownership and financial decision-making
Political acumen and experience in navigating complex organizations, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities with skill and grace
Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
Proven ability to design reporting and accountability structures that teams use
Experience representing an organization externally in Washington, DC, in political settings, or with funders and partners
Fluency in nonprofit operations
Deep emotional intelligence and discretion
A genuine orientation towards people
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong bias toward action
Willingness and ability to travel 20-25%

Chief of Staff

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