Senior Program & Strategy Leader for Lawmakers

Future Caucus; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Commuter/telework stipend

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous vacation policy

Professional development stipend

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Future Caucus is seeking a Chief Program Officer in a hybrid Washington, DC role to translate strategy into high-impact experiences for lawmakers across their lifecycle. You will lead a team delivering exceptional programming, measure results, and ensure alignment with our mission while representing our programmatic work to external audiences.

The CPO will drive strategic growth, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior leaders to empower young legislators to govern effectively, with a focus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience; proven track record of leading senior teams.
• Strong political savviness with state-level understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop leaders, and drive strategy.
• Excellent relationship builder and public presenter with cross-partisan credibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach program leaders, unlocking team potential.
• Set strategic program priorities, goals, and outcomes.
• Lead lifecycle design from recruitment to alumni engagement.
• Oversee multi-state programming, partnerships, and evaluation.
• Manage budgets and drive data-informed decisions across programs.
• Represent Future Caucus' programmatic strategy to external audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Executive coaching

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Public speaking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Job description

Future Caucus is seeking a Chief Program Officer in a hybrid Washington, DC role to translate strategy into high-impact experiences for lawmakers across their lifecycle. You will lead a team delivering exceptional programming, measure results, and ensure alignment with our mission while representing our programmatic work to external audiences.

The CPO will drive strategic growth, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior leaders to empower young legislators to govern effectively, with a focus