Manager, Program Operations

Manager, Program Operations

Permanent

Finance & Administration

Union of Concerned Scientists

Remote/Hybrid - located near DC office

Bargaining Unit Position:
No

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives.

For over five decades, we have been working as scientists, engineers, economists, advocates, and everyday people to create and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting disinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. Values informing our work include:

• Science in the service of people and the planet.
• Justice and Equity for people of all races and incomes—now, and for future generations.
• Courage to take principled, science-based stands in the public arena.
• Integrity to always examine evidence critically, openly, and honestly.
• Democracy to promote a voice for all in government decisions.
• Action inspiring and mobilizing people to build a healthier, safer, and more just world.

The Finance and Administration department at the Union of Concerned Scientists supports the organization’s mission by ensuring we are stewarding resources with integrity, transparency, and care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in justice, equity, and sustainability, the F&A department adheres to strong financial management rules and best practices, inclusive and people-centered operations, along with systems that empower staff to do impactful work.

We partner with staff across the organization to build equitable processes, maintain fiscal responsibility, and create an internal infrastructure that reflects our values and advances lasting social and environmental change.

The Manager, Program Operations will leverage their skills and expertise to help support UCS programs with budgeting and finance-related functions/tasks while supervising the office operations team. In this role, the Manager, Program Operations will collaborate with the program director(s) and other leaders across UCS in ensuring UCS programs operate effectively and efficiently, including overseeing financial and administrative tasks from budgeting, expense management, contract management, people management, and facility use, including UCS offices, in coordination and collaboration with the Finance and Administration team.

The right candidate will have financial and budget management skills and will show a clear, keen interest in UCS’ vision for a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by helping solve the world’s most urgent problems.

UCS is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work and yield better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. All staff participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture and/or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with supporters, media, vendors, allies, and others.

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Lead program budget development, budget management, and expense management and tracking using the UCS budget management system, including reconciling budget records and actual expenses with finance on a regular basis.
• Review and approve program expenditures in the accounts payable system.
• Review and approve program travel and credit expenses in the travel and expense system.
• Lead training and support on budgeting for budget holders and/or approvers.
• Assist program staff with preparing and submitting financial documents and…