Senior Project Manager,  Elections Project at Bipartisan Policy Center – Washington, District of Columbia

Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 19 years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments. 

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and governance, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum. 

BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy; the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better. 

Mission: 

• Build connections. 
• Negotiate policy. 
• Achieve bipartisan solutions. 
• Improve lives. 

Elections Project: 

BPC is currently seeking a Project Manager to support the work of the Elections Project, which is housed within BPC’s Governance Program. In the role, you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day coordination and project management of the Elections team’s activities.

The Elections Project develops and advances durable bipartisan policy solutions to create secure, accessible, and trustworthy elections. We envision broad public trust in election outcomes where election administration is fully funded and continually improved with the input of election practitioners. Our work is guided by the idea that election policy must be resilient to shifting political winds and crafted with the input of election officials.  

Responsibilities:

Impact tracking and systems design

• Design and maintain an impact-tracking framework that aligns project activities, deliverables, and outcomes
• Integrate impact metrics and reporting into team’s project management software (ClickUp) to provide real-time visibility into progress toward program goals
• Develop templates, dashboards, and automation features to streamline internal reporting and grant compliance
• Use the impact-tracking system to draft narrative reports, as required by grant agreements, that highlight progress, challenges, and outcomes across Elections Project initiatives
• Design and maintain an approach to legislative tracking for our partner states (4-6 states at a time)

Project management and stakeholder engagement

• Oversee project timelines and deliverable tracking, ensuring deadlines and responsibilities are clearly assigned and kept up to date
• Prepare and distribute agendas, notes, and follow-ups for recurring team and partner meetings
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including election officials, peer organizations, and other collaborators, to maintain alignment on shared goals and deliverables
• Manage invoices, reimbursements, and related documentation in coordination with BPC’s finance and operations teams
• Support logistics for conferences, events, and travel, including for our biannual Elections Summit

Qualifications & Professional Qualities:

Professional qualities 

• Systems-oriented thinker with a passion for improving workflow and accountability
• Independence coupled with a collaborative spirit
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Positive energy

Educational and work experience 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Specific training in project management (PMP) is a plus but not required

Application Process: 

Individuals interested in this position should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample or work product. The writing sample or work product should demonstrate your project coordination and communication skills. This could include a screenshot of a project management dashboard you built, a narrative report you drafted, a strategic plan you developed, or a short description of how you managed impact tracking in a previous role. In your cover letter, briefly explain the context for the sample, your role in producing it, and what it illustrates about how you manage projects.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  BPC does not sponsor employment visas.  BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 

Work Schedule 

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently working in the office Tuesday through Thursday. Occasional travel is expected throughout the calendar year.  

Compensation and Benefits 

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.  

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.