Federation Program Manager

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly organized Program Manager to oversee grants to state and local chambers and related projects that support advocacy efforts.

This role will also support strategic expansion through strong stakeholder partnerships. You will build and maintain grant lifecycles, develop funding narratives, monitor performance, and ensure compliance while aligning with Chamber priorities across divisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant administration, program management, or nonprofit development.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service orientation with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and navigate complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of grants to state and local chambers, ensuring compliance with requirements and alignment with priorities.
• Monitor grant performance metrics and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking systems and documentation for transparency and accountability.
• Conduct grant reviews and assessments to evaluate impact and improvements.
• Identify opportunities to support state and local chamber initiatives in partnership with divisions.
• Coordinate with leadership on drafting proposals for additional funding to expand advocacy efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with grant recipients and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Facilitate communication between grantees, internal teams, and funders to align goals.
• Ensure grant activities align with broader advocacy and policy objectives.

Skills

Grant administration

Program management

Relationship-building

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today- and every day- to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today- and every day- to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner. We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused Program Manager to oversee the administration and success of grants to state and local chambers and other special programs and projects that support the U.S. Chamber's advocacy efforts. This role will also support the strategic expansion of state and local chamber initiatives through strong stakeholder partnerships.

Responsibilities

Grant Management and Administration

• Manage the full lifecycle of grants to state and local chambers, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and alignment with Chamber priorities.
• Monitor grant performance metrics and deliverables, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking systems and documentation to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Conduct grant reviews and assessments to evaluate impact and identify areas for improvement.

Funding Development and Strategy

• Identify and conceptualize grant opportunities to support state and local chamber initiatives in partnership with the Member Relations and Strategic Partnerships divisions.
• Research potential funding sources, including foundations, corporate sponsors, and government programs.
• Coordinate with the vice president of Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships on drafting and submitting proposals for additional funding to expand advocacy efforts.
• Develop compelling grant narratives and supporting materials that align with funder priorities and Chamber goals.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with state and local chambers receiving grant funding.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and support to grantees with empathy and responsiveness, ensuring they have the resources needed to meet grant objectives.
• Serve as a trusted adviser and problem solver for grantees, addressing challenges and facilitating solutions.
• Facilitate communication between grantees, the Federation team, and internal departments.
• Coordinate with the Centers of Excellence to ensure grant-funded activities align with broader advocacy and policy goals.
• Cultivate partnerships with funders and external stakeholders to strengthen grant opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant administration, program management, or nonprofit development.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and support diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service orientation with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

The salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $100,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.