Chief Program Officer

Brilliant Corners

. Set the strategic direction for Brilliant Corners’ Housing Services Department and ensure execution across its statewide portfolio .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $235,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive executive leadership in human services and supportive housing, with a strong focus on financial acumen, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive strategic direction, cultivate high-performing teams, and implement evidence-informed practices across complex portfolios.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Leadership ExperienceFinancial AcumenProgram Quality EvaluationStakeholder Relationship ManagementHousing First Implementation

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationData-Informed Decision-MakingBudget ManagementContract OversightPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Inclusive CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Supportive HousingHomelessnessBehavioral HealthNonprofit LeadershipPublic Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for Brilliant Corners’ Housing Services Department and ensure execution across its statewide portfolio
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability structures across housing, case management, managed care, behavioral health, and related programs
Lead, coach, and support Deputy Chief Program Officers and other senior leaders
Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative leadership team with clear roles and decision-making structures
Invest in leadership development and succession planning
Provide executive oversight of statewide quality assurance, program evaluation, policy development, and client participation
Use data, client voice, staff expertise, and evidence-informed practice to drive continuous improvement
Guide the design, development, and implementation of new programs and partnerships
Partner with Finance and organizational leaders to oversee portfolio financial health, budgets, staffing models, contracts, and complex funding streams
Identify financial and operational risks and develop solutions protecting service quality and sustainability
Build relationships with government agencies, Managed Care Plans, healthcare and behavioral health systems, philanthropy, community partners, and stakeholders
Represent Brilliant Corners in senior-level discussions on supportive housing policy, program design, funding, and implementation
Serve on the Executive Team and coordinate with Finance, People Operations, Data & Technology, Business Operations, Strategic Partnerships, and other departments
Champion Housing First, equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and person-centered service delivery
Travel occasionally statewide throughout California for program oversight, leadership engagement, meetings, site visits, conferences, and business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in human services, supportive housing, homelessness, healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit leadership, public systems, or a related field
Demonstrated executive leadership experience with increasing levels of organizational responsibility, including success leading large, complex teams and managing senior leaders or leaders of leaders
Experience overseeing complex, multi-program and/or multi-region portfolios with significant operational and financial responsibility
Experience designing, implementing, or overseeing Housing First, supportive housing, case management, or related programs strongly preferred
Experience working with government agencies, healthcare systems, Managed Care Plans, philanthropy, or other institutional funders strongly preferred
Strong financial acumen, including experience overseeing large budgets, government contracts, complex funding streams, and financially sustainable program models
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships with public agencies, funders, healthcare partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders
Strong skills in program quality, evaluation, performance management, data-informed decision-making, inclusive communication, and transparent decision-making processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
Physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces
Ability to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours a day
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely
Mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Hybrid Work