Senior Vice President, Operations

WHAT IS THE ROLE As Senior Vice President, Operations, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and oversee the organization’s core operational functions. You will provide high-level leadership for finance, technology, HR, and compliance, organizational planning and alignment, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. WHAT YOU’LL DO You will: Provide Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO to ensure operational excellence.
• Coordinate executive team operations to align organizational priorities and work, track progress, and drive follow-through with effective meetings and cross-team coordination structures.
• Measure progress against the strategic plan and all grant metrics by ensuring that all managers submit annual & quarterly goals to the CEO for review and approval. Manage Operations & People
• Provide direct oversight and strategic guidance for teams responsible for HR, technology, finance, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and operational excellence.
• Ensure HR strategy, talent management, and organizational culture initiatives are executed effectively and result in high marks on the Great Places to Work survey and other Board-approved metrics.
• Champion an organizational culture that prioritizes clarity, team alignment, collaboration, and excellence. Plan and lead three in-person staff gatherings a year that advance these objectives and values.
• Coordinate NAPCS’s annual calendar, ensuring that retreats, staff meetings, and team-building events are well-organized and meaningful.
• Coordinate the annual compensation review process with Managers and the CEO.
• Work with the VP of HR and Operations to ensure that performance reviews are conducted and that open positions are filled in a timely manner.
• Offer a suite of personnel benefits that are attractive to current and prospective employees.
• Provide oversight of contracts and the contractors hired by the organization.
• Build infrastructure and organizational systems that assist employees in accomplishing work tasks, including systems for managing communications and information sharing, while minimizing bureaucracy and enhancing efficiency. Lead Finance & Compliance
• Oversee financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Ensure alignment of annual operating budget with strategic priorities and grant obligations.
• Implement financial controls, processes, and reporting systems for transparency and compliance, including managing the annual audit.
• Drive scenario planning and risk management to support organizational resilience.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the government, funders, and Board of Directors.
• Source adequate insurance (EPLI, D&O, Cyber) to protect NAPCS, its employees, and Board.
• Learn and operationalize legal requirements to keep NAPCS compliant with federal and state laws applicable to nonprofit groups that advocate for specific policies. Board Engagement & Governance
• Oversee the preparation of board materials, coordinate meetings, ensure bylaws are followed and amended as needed, organize new member onboarding.
• Maintain and execute calendar of annual governance and compliance deadlines.
• Lead or staff Board audit committee and produce quarterly financial updates for Boards.
• Ensure year-end acknowledgment of Board members and acknowledgement of members whose terms are expiring. WHO YOU ARE
• You are a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• You have 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant operational and financial management responsibilities.
• You have expertise in strategic planning, organizational growth, and cross-functional leadership.
• You have strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• You are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• You are a collaborative leader committed to fostering alignment and teamwork across departments.
• You are excited by problem solving, change, and creating from scratch.
• You have an undergraduate degree (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred).
• You have experience in the charter school sector, education advocacy, or nonprofit leadership—or you bring a strong understanding of mission-driven organizations and a passion for advancing educational equity.
• You are committed to the mission of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and passionate about expanding access to high-quality public education for all students. WHAT WE OFFER The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools offers a sector-leading salary and benefits package. We cover 100% of an employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents, including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles. We also offer:
• 403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of e

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