Senior Community Partnerships & Investments Operations Specialist

Wounded Warrior Project

. Coordinate CPI portfolio operations, including grants, partnerships, thought leadership initiatives, and strategic projects .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $75,219 - $98,112 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, portfolio coordination, and operational processes within nonprofit environments. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining compliance standards while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Project ManagementPortfolio CoordinationData AnalysisNonprofit OperationsSalesforce CRM

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Hard Skills

Grants AdministrationWorkflow ImprovementChange ManagementFinancial MonitoringReporting Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSalesforceGrant Management SystemsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ASIST Certification

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyCommunity InvestmentCompliance PracticesNonprofit Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate CPI portfolio operations, including grants, partnerships, thought leadership initiatives, and strategic projects
Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, action items, work plans, and annual planning activities
Serve as an operational liaison among CPI teammates, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
Support CPI leadership in monitoring portfolio activities, identifying operational risks, resolving issues, and preparing portfolio reviews and leadership updates
Oversee portfolio data integrity, documentation standards, dashboards, metrics, and reporting systems
Establish quality-control practices and ensure accurate, complete information in Salesforce and other portfolio-management systems
Analyze and synthesize information to identify trends, risks, and insights; prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations
Monitor compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and documentation for grants, partnerships, contracts, and investments
Support budget tracking, invoice processing, reconciliations, financial monitoring, audits, reporting cycles, and governance processes
Develop, document, implement, and improve workflows, tools, templates, policies, systems, and standard operating procedures
Support system enhancements and change-management activities
Lead planning and execution of meetings, convenings, webinars, workshops, and stakeholder engagements
Support thought leadership initiatives, research, publications, presentations, and convenings
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Legal, Finance, Data Services, and other organizational partners
Analyze trends and emerging practices related to veterans, military families, philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, and community investment
Represent CPI at meetings, conferences, community events, and other engagements
Attend required training and meetings
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of experience in operations, project management, portfolio coordination, grants administration, nonprofit programs, or a related field
Three years of experience managing multiple projects, workflows, and deliverables across cross-functional teams
Experience analyzing data, preparing reports and leadership materials, and maintaining accurate records in CRM, grant management, reporting, or similar systems
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, project management, communications, or a related field; equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire
Working knowledge of nonprofit operations, philanthropy, grantmaking, community partnerships, community investment, and related compliance and stewardship practices
Knowledge of project management, portfolio coordination, operational processes, workflow improvement, and change management principles
Strong organizational, planning, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook
Working knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM platform and familiarity with grant management, reporting, and data management systems
Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor data quality, safeguard confidential information, and exercise sound judgment and discretion
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, and seek guidance when appropriate
Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend, and support implementation of improvements to operational processes, workflows, systems, and knowledge management practices
Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct
Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with

Benefits

Comp & perks

A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates and family members
Competitive pay and performance incentives
Fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
Life/AD&D insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)-retirement plan
Competitive PTO package
Sick Leave
Family Care Leave
Paid Holidays
Birthday Holiday
Education Assistance
Teammate Wellness Program
Bereavement Leave
Up to 15% travel