Deputy Chief Operating Officer

democrats.org; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is hiring a Deputy Chief Operating Officer to partner with the COO on operational leadership, HR expertise, and process expansion during the campaign cycle.

The role covers compliance, policy development, risk management, and cross‑functional coordination across the organization, with travel up to 15%. It is a full‑time exempt position based in Washington, DC, with a starting salary of $150,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Passion for DNC mission and campaign cadence.
• Minimum Bachelors or 4 years in operations; 2 years in management.
• Senior operational experience in socially responsible organizations; political orgs preferred.
• Experience in organizational development, personnel management, budget and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and day‑to‑day management alongside the COO.
• Advise on compliance, risk management, and insurance activities.
• Develop and implement new systems, policies, and procedures.
• Align short‑ and long‑term goals with internal controls and metrics.
• Represent the COO in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support facilities management, safety, and ESG initiatives.
• Oversee departments to ensure achievement of reporting unit goals.

Skills

Operational leadership

HR expertise

DEI initiatives

Strategic planning

Budget management

Policy development

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of operations experience

Job description

We’re hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?

Position Summary:

• The DNC is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Deputy COO) to provide support to and partner with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the execution and management of all hands‑on operational aspects and day‑to‑day functions of the Committee. Critical for success at this point in the campaign cycle, this position will assist the COO in providing both leadership and operational HR expertise across the organization, as well as help manage expansion of processes throughout the midterm cycle and beyond for our work with coordinated campaign efforts. The Deputy COO will act as a thought partner and support in developing strategic initiatives that meet the needs of a fast paced organization and election cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the COO in providing overall operational leadership of the Committee in formulating and achieving objectives in areas such as human resources, staff and building security, travel, events, risk management, contracting, diversity equity and inclusion ("DEI"), state support for state coordinated campaigns, asset‑tracking;
• Collaborate with the COO on matters involving compliance and insurance activities;
• Provide counsel to the COO on significant matters affecting internal and external operations and policies, including major organizational events;
• Support the COO in spearheading the development, recommendation, implementation, and communication of new or revised systems, policies, and procedures;
• Collaborate with the COO in developing and implementing short‑range and long‑range goals and business plans, along with measures of effectiveness, ensuring proper internal controls and procedures;
• Represent the COO and the DNC, as designated, in meetings before DNC, community and business group meetings;
• In cooperation with the COO, build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders, as appropriate;
• Provide direct support to and monitor activities of assigned departments to ensure conformance with goals and objectives of reporting unit and eliminate impediments to peak performance;
• Assist in the management of Operations Facility Management teams;
• Assist in the maintenance, support and promotion of a safe work environment while complying with all of the DNC’s safety rules, policies, and procedures; and
• Other duties and special projects as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Qualifications:

• Have a passion for and commitment to the DNC mission
• Have a minimum of a Bachelors degreeor 4 years of experience in operations; 2 years in a managerial position required; plus
• Present strong senior‑level operational experience: ideally has worked in a senior operational management role for a socially responsible organization for 4+ years and have some experience working in political organizations
• Display experience in or ability to handle matters of organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Enjoy a fast paced working environment, adapt quickly to shifting goals, and understand the sense of urgency
• Be a self‑motivator with a proactive approach to traditional and unexpected assignments.
• Work well independently and have a collaborative approach to projects
• Demonstrate a proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Have excellent analytical aptitude and a passion for improving organizational processes.
• Show a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Bring strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels
• Operate as a team player with the mindset that it is important to offer help to team members on items both big and small including pressing priority projects
• Approach tasks and requests using a solutions‑oriented framework.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; thoroughness, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Be flexible and recognize that winning campaigns often means working outside of traditional office hours
• Work well under pressure and handle stress with a sense of humor and grace

Travel

The Deputy COO position will require travel, which could be up to 15% of the time.

Salary

The starting salary for the Deputy COO position is $150,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full‑time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

• The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre‑tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents