Deputy Director of Operations & Strategy

Rainbow Fleet; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Fleet seeks a Deputy Director to serve as the senior internal operating leader and strategic partner to the Executive Director in Oklahoma City. The role translates organizational priorities into coordinated execution across programs, grants, people operations, and administration.

As second‑in‑command, you supervise the Program Directors, Grants & Claims Director, and Operations Personnel, establishing leadership rhythms, expectations, communication, and accountability necessary for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit, business, public administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple functional areas and programs.
• Strong operating leadership, problem solving, and decision making.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational plans and execution.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans with timelines and outcomes.
• Lead day‑to‑day coordination of Rainbow Fleet’s programs and admin functions.
• Establish leadership rhythms, meetings, planning, and accountability.
• Directly supervise Program Directors, Grants & Claims Director, and Operations.
• Partner with the Executive Director on budgets, governance, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance, controls, and effective use of organizational resources.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit/business/public administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Rainbow Fleet seeks a Deputy Director to serve as the senior internal operating leader and strategic partner to the Executive Director in Oklahoma City. The role translates organizational priorities into coordinated execution across programs, grants, people operations, and administration.

As second‑in‑command, you supervise the Program Directors, Grants & Claims Director, and Operations Personnel, establishing leadership rhythms, expectations, communication, and accountability necessary for