Manager/Facilitator, Leadership Development

ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We believe that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems-and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, we have helped make this vision a reality, helping our government-the public institution most fundamental to our democracy-address current and future challenges.  

Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core, we share a lot of the same traits: we are mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values: 

• Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government 
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect 
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results 
• Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible 

We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Leadership Development team aims to strengthen government leaders through action-oriented coaching and facilitation. Programs range from cohort-based open enrollment programs to long-term agency engagements to customized coaching and retreats.  

As a manager and facilitator on the Partnership’s Leadership Development team, you will develop, facilitate and manage programs and projects that prepare federal leaders at all levels—from emerging leaders to executives—to build their leadership and management capacity, encourage innovation and improve the overall effectiveness of their agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, planning and execution of federal leadership development programming, for audiences ranging from emerging leaders to senior executives.
• Manage and facilitate training programs, seminars, meetings, workshops and problem-solving sessions for federal employees.
• Manage projects and programs, including developing strategy, setting goals and objectives, establishing metrics, helping to secure program funding, leading project teams, managing deliverables (including scheduling assignments and reporting on task completion), developing and monitoring budgets and driving results through program implementation.
• Create session materials, such as handouts, exercises and tools for use in leadership development training.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants, government officials and other experts to ensure the successful design, implementation and continual improvement of leadership development programs.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with federal agencies to further the Partnership’s long-term impact.
• Prepare business development presentations, manage contracts and draft proposals for fee-for-service programs, including designing and pricing content.
• Connect leadership development programming to and support the Partnership’s work more broadly.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and interns.
• Represent the Partnership at external meetings and events.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent project management skills and skilled in prioritizing, organizing, delegating and planning work to complete projects from initial conceptualization through timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated training, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to customize the design of leadership programs and curricula to meet federal agency needs based on audience.
• Ability to build and manage project budgets.
• Proven track record of consistent, sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues and provide proactive solutions.
• Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, sharing information and insights, collaborating to solve problems, and effectively connecting the organization’s leadership programming to our broader mission.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including a strong customer service background leading to collaborative internal and external partnerships. 
• Superior written and verbal communications skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, positive team-player able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and able to organize multiple and varied projects simultaneously.
• Passion for the mission of the Partnership for Public Service and our nonpartisan values, and strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional work or military experience (Master’s degree a plus).
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting and fiscal management.
• Prior experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to customize program approaches and content
• Experience working in the federal environment and knowledge of federal leadership development needs strongly preferred.
• Experience designing and facilitating high-quality virtual and in-person programs and/or events preferred. 
• Experience designing and delivering sessions on diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.  
• Leadership development assessment and/or change management content certifications (e.g., MBTI, Crucial Conversations, ADKAR) a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to a senior manager or director for Leadership Development. This position will directly or indirectly supervise associate managers, associates and/or interns.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position with regular work hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note that Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules.  

TRAVEL

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $65,000 - $90,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.

VACCINATION POLICY

All Partnership employees, regardless of position or physical location, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as a condition of employment. For new employees, a simple unnotarized copy of the official vaccination card or a notarized COVID-19 Vaccination Form attesting to full vaccination must be provided to human resources within two weeks after the start date. 

If you believe you qualify for an exception from the requirements of this policy, for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, you must provide a letter (on letterhead) from your doctor or clergy to the Vice President of Human Resources. The Partnership will explore potential reasonable accommodations for you that would not cause undue hardship to the Partnership. However, such reasonable accommodations are not required and cannot be guaranteed.