Senior Director, Operations

Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #594

Thursday, January 30, 2025

About Us :

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview :

The Senior Director of Operations to the Chief Policy Officer (CPO) is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and seamless execution of priorities across the Strategic Advocacy Department. This individual will oversee high-level operations, manage projects, and contribute to the development of policy initiatives and deliverables. Acting as a trusted adviser to the CPO, the senior director will play a pivotal role in driving collaboration across teams, tracking progress on key initiatives, and ensuring that the department’s outputs are timely, accurate, and impactful.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in research briefs, operations, and leadership. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and a proactive mindset to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution. This role requires a dynamic person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to advancing the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities :

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the Strategic Advocacy Department’s operations, including managing contracts, budgets, and workflows to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational matters, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
• Working with his executive assistant, analyze and manage the CPO’s schedule, priorities, and communications to ensure focus on high-impact activities.
• Prepare briefing materials, research summaries, and presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Track and monitor projects, initiatives, and deliverables to ensure that deadlines are met and goals are achieved.

Research and Policy Support

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Personal Attributes

The salary range for this position is $118,690.00 to $130,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

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Salary : $118,690 - $130,000