Director of Operations and Innovation

Background

The Office of U.S. Representative Greg Stanton seeks an experienced Director of Operations and Innovation for the Washington, D.C. office in a full-time capacity. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by Monday, July 6, 2026, at noon ET. After the application period closes, the office will contact the best-qualified candidates selected to begin the interview process.

Job Expectations

The Director of Operations and Innovation will work closely with the Chief of Staff and senior staff to manage office operations, scheduling systems, administrative processes, technology adoption, AI implementation, and cross-office coordination.

The office is looking for someone who can run the day-to-day operation while constantly improving how the office works. The ideal candidate will identify bottlenecks, build better workflows, integrate approved technology, and help staff use AI responsibly to improve speed, accuracy, coordination, and constituent service.

Job Duties

• Coordinates with the Member, Chief of Staff, Senior staff, and relevant staff to manage the Member’s daily and long-term schedule
• Oversees scheduling systems, travel logistics, briefing material coordination, and event preparation
• Identifies and implements technology solutions to improve scheduling, project management, message management, constituent service workflows, staff collaboration, and internal accountability
• Leads responsible use of approved AI tools for drafting support, summarization, research support, meeting preparation, task tracking, and internal knowledge management
• Reviews office workflows and recommends improvements to reduce repetitive work, dropped balls, duplicate tracking, inconsistent records, and last-minute scrambling
• Builds repeatable office systems, including checklists, templates, shared-drive practices, scheduling protocols, briefing processes, and project-management tools
• Maintains administrative files, office procedures, internal protocols, shared systems, and officewide trackers
• Oversees Washington, D.C. office operations and coordinates with district leadership on cross-office systems
• Assists with staff onboarding, performance evaluation processes, professional development, and internal management systems
• Manages front office staff and oversees the office’s internship program
• Plans and coordinates staff retreats, trainings, technology briefings, and other team-building activities
• Handles sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Experience improving office operations, workflows, or technology systems
• Comfort adopting new technology and using AI tools responsibly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Capitol Hill or public-service environments preferred
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work extended hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior Capitol Hill, scheduling, executive assistant, operations, technology, innovation, or project management experience preferred
• Experience coordinating complex schedules, logistics, travel, events, or cross-office projects
• Experience managing sensitive information, official records, shared files, or officewide systems
• Experience supervising staff, interns, fellows, or cross-functional projects

Working Conditions

• Based in the Washington, D.C. office
• Requires extended hours as needed to support the legislative schedule, official travel, office operations, or breaking news events
• Requires regular coordination with staff in the Washington, D.C. and district offices

Compensation

• Annual salary of $70,000 to $80,000, paid monthly and commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for quarterly performance-based bonuses of up to $5,000, subject to office policy and performance evaluations

Benefits

• Paid annual leave, sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and federal holidays
• Health insurance through FEHB or DC Health Link, with the House covering a share of premiums
• Supplemental dental and vision coverage through FEDVIP
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• Life insurance options
• Thrift Savings Plan with employer matching
• Commuter benefits or parking
• Eligibility for federal student loan repayment assistance
• Eligibility for tuition assistance and professional development support

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Indeed on or by Monday, July 6, 2026. Applications submitted through other means will generally not be considered, and drop-ins are not accepted.

Applicants will be asked to upload the following as a single document, in order:

• Professional resume, not to exceed one page
• Cover letter, not to exceed one page

Applicants will also be asked to answer three written prompts:

• What experience, knowledge, or familiarity with Arizona would help you support the Member’s work and serve constituents in this role?300 words or fewer.
• Briefly describe one current or previous work, internship, volunteer, academic, military, or public-service experience that best prepared you for this position. What did you personally do, and why is it relevant to this role?400 words or fewer.
• Describe one workflow, process, or system you have improved or would want to improve in a congressional office, public-service office, or similar workplace. What technology, AI tool, tracker, template, or other system would you use, and how would you make sure it improved accuracy, accountability, and staff coordination? 400 words or fewer.

Applicants selected to advance should expect initial virtual interviews to begin in early July, with in-person interviews in Washington, D.C., to follow shortly thereafter. The interview process may include multiple rounds and may include in-person writing assessments or other evaluations relevant to the position. Timelines are subject to change based on office needs.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may contact the office through the Indeed portal to request assistance. The Office of Congressman Greg Stanton is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.