Remote Director, Program Operations & Finance

ASTHO; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Retirement plan (403B/Roth 403B)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ASTHO is seeking a Director of Program Operations to lead day‑to‑day operations, guide program teams on budgets and forecasting, and ensure optimal use of resources across a portfolio of programs. The role supervises staff and collaborates with senior leaders to align funding with priorities and funder requirements.

Remote position with anticipated salary of $97,100 to $113,800 based on experience; extensive benefits include healthcare, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience administering grants
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage teams and complex projects
• Extensive experience in financial management, business planning, and budgeting
• Expertise in ERP systems and data visualization tools
• Track record of improving revenue generation and bottom‑line performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of federal grants administration, including familiarity with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance and experience using Grants.gov preferred
• Knowledge of HHS cooperative agreement regulations and guidelines preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Vacation leave, Sick leave, Personal days
• 12 Holidays (with some floating options for personalization)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plans – 403B and Roth 403B, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 11.75%
• Electronic communication stipend
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long‑term disability insurance
• Additional Benefits include: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, Health & Wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Professional Development Assistance

Responsibilities

• Assesses the financial performance of the organizations’ program budgets, providing regular updates, insights, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership
• Oversees profit and loss status of operations, working closely with leadership to strategize on improving bottom‑line performance
• Leads and supervises staff to complete business planning activities across the company’s portfolio, ensuring efficient utilization of funds
• Manages the budgeting, submission, and business planning processes for new funding submissions, driving financial efficiency and performance
• Forecasts workforce activity and manage cost projections, identifying areas with overages or deficits, and providing scenario‑based guidance to unit & division leads
• Refines practices for generating revenue through external contracts
• Provides guidance to programmatic teams, ensure project activities are compliant with federal rules & regulations, add value, and contribute to revenue generation for the organization
• Leads initiatives cross functionally that contribute to the organization’s long‑term financial health
• Leads the development and enhancement of ERP systems to increase functionality and utility, including customized reports, dashboards, and improved data visualization
• Drives process improvements & develop SOPs that enhance operational efficiencies in conjunction with compliance to audit and funder requirements

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Data visualization

Grants administration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

ASTHO is seeking a Director of Program Operations to lead day‑to‑day operations, guide program teams on budgets and forecasting, and ensure optimal use of resources across a portfolio of programs. The role supervises staff and collaborates with senior leaders to align funding with priorities and funder requirements.

Remote position with anticipated salary of $97,100 to $113,800 based on experience; extensive benefits include healthcare, retirement, and professional development opportunities.