Senior Program & Project Lead - Grants & Impact Execution

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA & FSA

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Matching 401(k)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) seeks a Senior Program and Project Lead to strengthen the execution, accountability, and impact of advisory services and signature programs in the DC area.

The role requires cross-departmental project oversight, budget monitoring, and collaboration with Program Directors and Finance to achieve grant objectives. It is a senior-level position with strategic coordination across the Programs department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience with at least five years in project or program management.
• Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of grant management and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Monitor program performance and grant compliance as part of the Programs department.
• Support budget monitoring in collaboration with Finance and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate cross-department project execution and documentation.
• Prepare reports and maintain meeting agendas and deadlines.
• Lead stakeholder engagements and ensure accountability to objectives.
• Oversee program efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant management

Budget analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Documentation

Meeting facilitation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Nonprofit Management/Project Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Monday.com

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) seeks a Senior Program and Project Lead to strengthen the execution, accountability, and impact of advisory services and signature programs in the DC area.

The role requires cross-departmental project oversight, budget monitoring, and collaboration with Program Directors and Finance to achieve grant objectives. It is a senior-level position with strategic coordination across the Programs department.