Vice President, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Program Manager - Opportunity Finance Network : Job Details

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) seeks to fill the role of Vice President, GGRF Program Management. The Vice President, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Program Management is responsible for successful program coordination handling and execution. This role manages the day-to-day operations of OFN's GGRF programmatic activities, primarily related to its Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) award. This position liaises across OFN to ensure connectivity between organizational functions and to monitor progress toward stated award objectives. This individual serves as an internal expert on project management, federal grant management, and federal regulatory compliance.

OFN is the nation's leading investment intermediary and network CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 410 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors – foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 30 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn't reach.

People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have:

• Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose.
• Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
• Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve.
• Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work.

Come be a part of our growing diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff currently work a hybrid schedule.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, or related fields or 5-7 years of work experience in lieu of a degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience is required, including a minimum of 3+ years directly managing federal awards (either within the federal government or as an award recipient).
• PMP certification is strongly desired but not required; project management training is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal regulatory powers and authority of the state and federal agencies is required.
• Understanding of the CDFI industry is preferred.
• Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN's mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN's fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
• A collaborative team player who possesses the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization both internally and externally, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work. Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams.
• Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and provide practical recommendations.
• Possess a leadership style that emphasizes the value of collaboration, communication, service, transparency, teamwork, and accountability.
• Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and provide practical recommendations.
• Possess high initiative and self-starting capabilities; the demonstrated ability to identify and seize opportunities for impact in sometimes messy, uncertain contexts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required to independently manage multiple tasks and prioritize work on diverse assignments with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, identifying key decision points and providing recommendations for leadership approval.
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents is required.
• Ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Passion for and commitment to environmental justice, social change, and the principles of community development is strongly preferred.
• Superior customer service and relationship building skills.
• Digital literacy to navigate workplace technology required.
• Occasional travel required (5-10% of time).
• Comfortable working in a growing office environment.
• The job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

EEO Employer – Disability/Veteran/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Supervisor: Senior Vice President, Climate and Environmental Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

The full salary range for VP leveled employees is $90,100 to $162,800.

Salaries paid at Opportunity Finance Network will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the position level.

Salary is one part of OFN's comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits like dental, health, and vision care plans, and family-building benefits like hybrid work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. OFN also offers Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health benefits. To maximize teammate financial well-being, OFN offers financial education and auto-enrollment in the company's 403(b) plan with employer contributions. To maximize professional growth, OFN provides professional development dollars for each employee, alongside learning and development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in joining the OFN team in our effort and commitment to create opportunity for all.