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Intrinsic Resolution

<p>Intrinsic Resolution, LLC, in support of Powder River Industries (PRI), is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a Department of Energy (DOE) contract at the Washington, DC headquarters. This is a hands-on, mission-critical role where the most essential competency is advanced project scheduling and estimating.</p><p>The ideal candidate proactively engages functional areas to collect information and build realistic schedules, understands the use of float and rolling wave planning, and is comfortable working in an environment where the team itself frequently generates requirements &mdash; without reliance on external guidance. Planning for extensive external dependencies is a daily requirement.</p><p><b>ROLES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>Create, manage, and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project or Microsoft 365 tools</li><li>Coordinate with team leads to track progress, allocate resources, and identify potential delays or risks</li><li>Communicate milestones, critical path, and deadlines appropriately as directed by team leadership</li><li>Develop cost estimates derived directly from project schedules; present findings to company leadership as required</li><li>Prepare written reports and briefings; attend meetings and provide actionable information to the team before actions are required</li><li>Build and operate a risk management board &mdash; collect risks and mitigation plans from the team</li><li>Build and operate a requirements board &mdash; collect, prioritize, and communicate requirements internally</li><li>Ensure all contract deliverables are compliant and delivered on time following internal review</li><li>Track CLIN budget burn rates and communicate percent-complete status (EVM not required)</li><li>Collect and report contract metrics monthly; present program activities to company leadership as requested</li><li>Manage organizational compliance with company and customer policies and procedures</li><li>Coordinate with team leads on staffing requirements; develop qualification documents and partner with recruiting to source skilled resources</li><li>Provide administrative support as needed: visitor requests, seating assignments, hot-desk schedules, and similar tasks</li></ul><p><b>TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT</b></p><p>Familiarity or experience with the following technologies is expected:</p><ul><li>Microsoft 365 (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)</li><li>Linux</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Ansible</li><li>Tenable</li><li>GEMS</li></ul><p><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li><b>Active Top Secret clearance with investigation dated within the last 5 years</b></li><li><b>Demonstrated history of collecting scheduling data from functional areas and producing realistic, actionable project schedules</b></li><li><b>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project or an equivalent enterprise scheduling tool</b></li><li>Solid understanding of float management, rolling wave planning, and managing extensive external dependencies</li><li>Experience building cost estimates from project schedule activity data</li><li>Effective collaborator; thrives in a team-first, results-driven environment</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills &mdash; ability to produce reports, briefings, and executive-ready presentations</li><li>Ability to report on-site, Monday through Friday in Washington, DC &mdash; no remote work option</li></ul><p><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent professional experience</li><li>PMP certification or formal project management training through the Project Management Institute (PMI)</li><li>Prior experience supporting DOE, DoD, or other federal agency programs</li></ul><p><b>SUCCESS METRICS</b></p><ul><li>Activity lists created for all sites, including communication requirements and functional resource assignments, reusable for recurring planning cycles</li><li>Activity lists for all emerging projects completed with 75% or greater accuracy, as validated by the technical lead</li><li>Status reports on all O&amp;M and new project activities delivered on the first Monday of the last week of every month in support of CDRL reporting</li></ul><p><b>REGULATORY NOTICES &mdash; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY</b></p><p><b>Drug Testing (10 CFR 707.4): </b>Prospective applicants are notified that reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by the employer. A background investigation by the Federal Government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.</p><p><b>Counterintelligence Evaluation Program (10 CFR Part 709): </b>This position is covered by the Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR Part 709. Applicants are hereby notified that successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.</p><p><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY &amp; FEDERAL COMPLIANCE</b></p><p>This position and all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p>As a federal contractor, Intrinsic Resolution, LLC complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. No disability-related inquiries will be made prior to a conditional offer of employment, except as permitted by applicable law.</p><p>Employee Rights Under the NLRA: As a federal contractor, the Company complies with Executive Order 13496 and informs employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Information regarding these rights is available at the workplace and from the National Labor Relations Board.</p><p>This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). Compensation and fringe benefits will be provided in accordance with the applicable U.S. Department of Labor wage determination and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.</p><p>Pay: $190,000.00 - $199,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Us Citizenship is required </li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Project Scheduling: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Building cost estimates from project schedule activities: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Microsoft Project: 5 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Security clearance:</p><ul><li>Top Secret (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Washington, DC 20585 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Project Program Manager

American Farm Bureau Federation

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 The position provides management and oversight of the organization's IT portfolio and project delivery, including working with stakeholders to identifying needs, managing project lifecycles, and maintaining the systems that support the business. This position is responsible for overseeing the organization's technology portfolio, leading end-to-end delivery of IT projects, and ensuring the reliable operation and security of enterprise systems. This role partners closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to align technology investments with strategic goals, deliver projects predictably, and maintain operational excellence across key platforms and infrastructure. The role requires a strategic mindset alongside hands-on technical depth, bridging the gap between business objectives and IT execution. Additionally, this position involves managing vendor relationships, improving service delivery, and staying current with technological trends to support the organization's needs effectively.
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   Define, maintain, and govern the IT project and initiative portfolio aligned with organizational strategy and budget constraints.
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   Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify needs, align organizational goals, and implement solutions that drive operational efficiency and support strategic priorities
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   Lead full project lifecycle for IT initiatives, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
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   Minimum 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field, including combined experience in IT project management and portfolio management
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   Customer service focus and strong leadership abilities and in-depth knowledge of technology
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   Ability to multi-task, prioritize work streams appropriately, and manage multiple IT projects with different needs, scopes, and deadlines
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Director, IT Project Management

Google

<div><p>This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.</p><p>
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</p><p>
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</p><p>
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:</p><br>
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Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance</li><li>
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match</li><li>
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment</li><li>
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
</li><li>Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks</li><li>
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks</li><li>
Holidays: 13 paid days per year</li></ul><br>
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: <b>San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA</b>.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.<br>
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<li>Experience creating communications materials for executive audiences.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred qualifications:</b></h3><ul>
<li>2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.<br>
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<li>Experience collaborating with technical teams and analyzing data to uncover actionable insights.</li>
<li>Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams with high accuracy and speed.</li>
<li>Ability to master new domains quickly and operate independently within ambiguous, fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Exceptional people management skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for various internal and external audiences.</li>
<li>Deep-seated passion for social impact and the philanthropic mission of the team.</li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job</b></h2><p>
A problem isn&rsquo;t truly solved until it&rsquo;s solved for all. That&rsquo;s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you&rsquo;ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish &mdash; working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
</p><p></p>Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits<br>
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Learn more about benefits at Google.</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h2><ul>
<li>Bridge scientific breakthroughs with practical applications by managing grant approvals, impact evaluations, and portfolio strategy for nonprofit partners.<br>
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<li>Identify and expand proven AI tools to create systemic change in critical sectors like health and sustainability.<br>
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<li><div>Serve as a subject matter expert, helping partners responsibly adopt advanced technologies while staying current on the broader social impact ecosystem.</div></li>
</ul></div>Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.</div>

Program Manager II, AI for Social Good, Google.org

Four Brothers LLC

<p><b>Job Summary (read to the bottom for instructions):</b></p><p><b>Four Brothers LLC is a Washington DC-based design + build company providing architecture, design, and construction services focusing primarily on residential renovations.</b></p><p>We are seeking an interior design-focused professional to support interior selections, finish coordination, and material management across residential renovation projects. <b>This role bridges the gap between architecture and interior design</b> &mdash; ideal for someone with an eye for aesthetics, an understanding of construction and detailing, and the ability to coordinate finishes cohesively throughout a project. The right candidate is not required to be an architect or full-service interior designer, but should be comfortable working with drawings, specifications, vendors, and clients to help bring well-executed spaces together.</p><p>This is a client-facing role. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential. The candidate should feel confident in their ability to foster professional relationships, guide homeowners through selections, discuss personal design decisions, and represent the company throughout the design and construction process.</p><p><b>Duties/Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate interior finish and material selections for residential renovation projects.</li><li>Create presentations to assist clients in selecting cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting, paint colors, and hardware.</li><li>Develop cohesive material palettes that align with project goals, budgets, and architectural character.</li><li>Maintain and organize finish schedules, specifications, and product documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with architects, project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure design intent is accurately executed.</li><li>Review drawings and construction documents to coordinate material transitions, details, and installation requirements.</li><li>Source products, obtain samples, and track lead times and procurement status.</li><li>Provide a positive experience for clients throughout the process</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills/Abilities:</b></p><ul><li>Comfort with direct interaction with clients</li><li>Self-motivated with a desire to learn</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and self-organization skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Team collaboration</li><li>Passion for architectural and interior design</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Background in interior design, architecture, construction, or a related field.</li><li>Strong understanding of residential projects and material detailing.</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills.</li><li>Exposure to architectural and design software such as the AdobeSuite, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar platforms is desireable.</li><li>Multiple levels of experience will be considered, and salary will be based on experience.</li></ul><p><b>If you feel you would make an excellent addition to our team, please contact us through the Careers page on our website: https://www.fourbrothersdc.com/jobs/ Please include your resume, portfolio, and a short statement describing your qualifications and why you'd be a good fit.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $65,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Happy hour</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Design: 2 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20011</p>

Interior Selections and Design Coordinator

News Literacy Project

<div><p><b>Who we are</b></p><p>
The News Literacy Project, founded in 2008, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization building a national movement to ensure that all students are guaranteed to be skilled in news literacy before high school graduation, giving them the knowledge and ability to participate in civic society as well-informed, critical thinkers. NLP is the country&rsquo;s leading provider of news literacy education and works with districts and educators in all 50 states, primarily through our signature e-learning platform, Checkology&reg;, and weekly educator newsletter, The Sift&reg;. To read more about the organization and our plans, visit our website.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Where you fit in</b></p><p>
The News Literacy Project empowers educators to teach middle and high school students how to sort fact from fiction in the digital age. We are at an exciting inflection point for our work, and we are making critical investments to rapidly scale our growth and impact. To that end, we are seeking an Office Manager to oversee office administration and ensure efficient day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity for you to support the operational foundation of a mission-driven organization and help ensure staff across the country have what they need to succeed. We&rsquo;re looking for someone who can have an immediate and meaningful impact on our work, bringing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.</p><p>
This position reports to the Director of Administration.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About the position</b></p><p>
The Office Manager provides essential administrative and operational coordination to the organization, helping ensure that office systems, supplies, communications, and processes run smoothly and effectively. Working closely with the Director of Administration and collaborating across teams, this position supports staff needs, coordinates logistical and administrative activities, and helps maintain an organized and welcoming work environment. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys creating order, solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and supporting colleagues in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.</p><p>
Specifically, in this job, you will:</p><ul><li>
Sort and distribute incoming mail once or twice per week.</li><li>
Scan all incoming checks and route them to appropriate staff once or twice per week.</li><li>
Serve as liaison with building management for office needs, conference room reservations and other staff requests.</li><li>
Create tax acknowledgment letters and assist the Development team with other special mailings or projects once or twice per week.</li><li>
Answer the office phone; retrieve and distribute incoming voicemails to staff.</li><li>
Monitor, respond to and route messages received through the organization&rsquo;s general email inbox.</li><li>
Keep the NLP office workspace and files organized.</li><li>
Maintain the office supply, equipment, and swag/collateral inventory.</li><li>
Coordinate the mailing of supplies to staff and NLP swag/collateral to staff, educators, partners, and supporters.</li><li>
Assist in coordinating logistics for conferences that NLP staff attend, including shipping booth materials, collateral, and swag for events.</li><li>
Support staff with procurement needs, including securing travel reservations, making professional development purchases, procuring supplies, etc.</li><li>
Work on special projects and event support as assigned.</li><li>
Assist with accounts payable and administrative finance processes as assigned.</li></ul><p><br>
This part-time position (20 hours per week) is based in Washington, DC. The Office Manager is expected to work in person in the Washington office four days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week. Once per year the Office Manager is expected to travel for the annual all-staff retreat. Highly qualified candidates who live in the D.C. area and are authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About you</b></p><p>
This position will support teams that impact many thousands of educators and hundreds of thousands of students in schools across the country, and it plays an important role in achieving our organizational strategy. As the Office Manager, you will partner with the Director of Administration and Chief Operating Officer to ensure staff have the operational support, systems, and resources they need to do their best work in service of NLP&rsquo;s mission. While we do not expect candidates to meet all qualifications, the successful candidate will have all or most of the following:</p><ul><li>
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.</li><li>
A minimum of 3 years of experience in office management or administrative support.</li><li>
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and comfort learning new technology systems.</li><li>
Attention to detail, with strong time management and organizational skills.</li><li>
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, mission-driven work environment.</li><li>
Nonprofit experience is highly desirable.</li><li>
Bookkeeping experience is a plus.</li><li>
Be able to lift 50lbs.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation and benefits</b></p><p>
The salary for this position is $28 to $30/hour, depending on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Applications</b></p><p>
To apply, upload a cover letter and a r&eacute;sum&eacute; at https://bit.ly/NLPJobs. The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on</p><p>
June 26, 2026. We hope to hire as quickly as possible for a start date around August 24, 2026.<br>
<br>
 NOTE: To ensure the integrity and fairness of our anonymized evaluation process in making the initial assessment of candidates based on skills and experience, staff members do not respond to individual inquiries about employment with NLP. Please visit our website for more information.</p><p><b><br>
Our Hiring Process</b></p><p>
Candidates selected to participate will be asked to complete a skills assessment (1-2 hours) and up to two rounds of interviews (1-2 hours total). Interviews are conducted one-on-one and in group settings. Finalists will be asked to provide references.</p><p></p><p><i><br>
The News Literacy Project welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We offer equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service or other protected status.</i></p><p><i>
We deeply value diversity in the workplace and strongly believe that a diverse team enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to realize our mission (read/print NLP&rsquo;s Organizational Values [</i>PDF<i>] and Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [</i>PDF<i>]).</i></p><p><i>
As part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, we invite candidates to voluntarily self-identify</i><i> demographic information. This information is kept confidential, is not shared with hiring managers, and is used in aggregate to help evaluate and improve our recruitment efforts.</i></p></div>

Office Manager

Nando's PERi-PERi

<div><div><b>Who We Are</b>
</div><div>Nando's Peri Peri USA is growing fast and we're looking for a Senior Design Manager to help bring our new restaurants to life and to drive our renovation projects across the fleet, ensuring that all locations meet or exceed our brand standards. We bring marinated, flame-grilled chicken and PERi PERi joy to guests every day. We move quickly, care about craft, and back our restaurants with the tools they need to succeed, smart commercial thinking and operational empathy.
</div><div></div><div><b>Nando's Vision</b>
</div><div>At Nando's, we want to be the most loved restaurant brand in North America, sharing the spirit of Nando's PERi-PERi with everyone who chooses to access it. We will redesign and build a business that thrives as it answers fully to its consumers' needs&mdash;and endures over time through genuinely putting people at the heart of what we do. We will lead with our values and act with care, compassion, and kindness. By doing this, we will Change Lives Together, every day and everywhere.
</div><div></div><div><b>Role Summary</b>
</div><div>The <b>Senior Manager, Design</b> leads the crossfunctional design program for Nando's restaurant portfolio, ensuring every new restaurant opening (NRO), renovation, and brand-led refresh meets our aesthetic, operational, and commercial standards. This role owns the design governance framework, sets the multiyear physical environment roadmap, leads internal and external design partners, and ensures design excellence across all pipeline types.
</div><div></div><div>The Senior Manager, Design shapes the design strategy and standards of the built environment, anticipates risks across markets, manages programlevel design budgets, and ensures crossfunctional teams (Development, Construction, Operations, Procurement, Facilities, Brand) are aligned on priorities, sequencing, workflows, and required deliverables. This role does not originate design concepts but ensures that work produced by external design consultants is accurate, technically sound, fully coordinated, and aligned with brand requirements, directly influencing the long-term integrity of the Nando's brand through effective design leadership, problemsolving, and decisionmaking.
</div><div></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b>
</div><div></div><div><b>Design Strategy, Standards &amp; Roadmap</b>
</div><ul><li>Contributes to shaping the <b>multi</b><b>year physical environment strategy</b>, ensuring design standards evolve to meet guest expectations, operational efficiency, cost performance, and brand direction.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead the creation, governance, and continuous improvement of brand design standards, including layouts, spatial logic, FF&amp;E, finishes, detailing, and material specifications.
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor emerging design and construction trends and work jointly with Construction to evaluate impacts, mitigate risks, and develop recommendations that ensure Nando's environments remain operationally efficient, costeffective, and futureready.
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Brand, Operations, and Development to ensure standards reflect consumer preferences, operational realities, and emerging restaurant formats.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Program Leadership &amp; </b><b>Cross-</b><b>Functional</b><b> Alignment</b>
</div><ul><li>Lead the <b>design program</b> across NROs, remodels, refreshes, special projects, and strategic initiatives. Ensure alignment with pipeline sequencing and business priorities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Set clear workflows, tools, calendars, and approval gates for all teams involved in design, permitting, procurement, and construction.
</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate crossfunctional reviews, ensuring timely decisionmaking and risk mitigation that protects schedule and investment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as the primary design leader representing Design in crossfunctional forums, budget reviews, pipeline meetings, and executive discussions.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Consultant, Vendor &amp; Partner Management</b>
</div><ul><li>Lead and manage multiple external design partners (Architect of Record, Interior Design, MEP, Structural, Kitchen, South African suppliers) to deliver coordinated, highquality work at scale.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and operating rhythms for external partners; manage accountability, scorecards, and alignment across all markets.
</li></ul><ul><li>Drive early detection of design issues and ensure timely resolution across disciplines.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Design Deliverables, Technical Quality, &amp; Documentation</b>
</div><ul><li>Oversee all design deliverables, including feasibility studies, test fits, design development packages, materials packages, permit drawings, bid sets, construction drawings, and shop drawings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Govern the quality and accuracy of technical documentation across all consultants; ensure constructability, code compliance, and alignment with Nando's standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Author and approve critical design guidelines, templates, tools, and review protocols.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain updated internal documentation to support brand and operational initiaives such as display planograms and marketing initiatives
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Budget Ownership, Cost Strategy &amp; Value Engineering</b>
</div><ul><li>Manage the design program budget, including forecasting, prioritizing spend, and approving design-related costs within delegated thresholds.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead value engineering strategy across the portfolio, ensuring cost optimization without compromising design intent or guest experience.
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Procurement and Construction to evaluate, negotiate, or rationalize FF&amp;E, finishes, and material selections.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Risk, Compliance, &amp; Governance</b>
</div><ul><li>Own the <b>design governance framework</b>, including documentation requirements, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure adherence to life-safety requirements, regulatory codes, material performance standards, and accessibility guidelines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and mitigate risks across markets or pipelines; elevate enterpriselevel risks as needed.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Cross</b><b>Functional</b><b> Collaboration &amp; Leadership</b>
</div><ul><li>Partner with Operations to ensure layouts, adjacencies, and circulation support peakperiod performance, food safety, and team ergonomics.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with Construction to drive clarity, reduce rework, and support schedule predictability.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support Facilities on asset management and long-term maintainability strategies.
</li></ul><ul><li>Align with Procurement on material sourcing, lead times, and global/local supply strategies.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Procurement Coordination &amp; Inventory Management</b>
</div><ul><li>Oversee design-related procurement activities, specifically South African sourced items.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage and maintain all local art and FF&amp;E inventory
</li></ul><ul><li>Work in partnership with the greater project team to ensure selections and corresponding logistics are practical, cost-aligned, and delivered according to project timelines.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Team Development &amp; Leadership</b>
</div><ul><li>Lead design contributors, internal partners, and external teams through influence, coaching, and strong communication.
</li></ul><ul><li>Build cross-functional capability by improving tools, processes, systems, and learning programs related to design.
</li></ul><ul><li>Rolemodel Nando's values; cultivate psychological safety, constructive challenge, and collaborative problemsolving.
</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Success Profile</b>
</div><div>The Senior Manager, Design is a strategic thinker, a skilled collaborator, and a technical expert who leads with curiosity and operational empathy. They excel at problemsolving within complexity, and balancing design intent with commercial realities. They bring discipline to documentation, governance, and decisionmaking and thrive in a fastpaced development environment.
</div><div></div><div><b>Why This Role Matters</b>
</div><div>The ideal candidate brings a designer's eye, a technician's rigor, and a leader's intuition. They are highly detailoriented and technically fluent, with a strong ability to guide consultants, navigate complex drawing sets, and identify issues long before they surface in the field. At the same time, they think beyond the page&mdash;connecting design decisions to operations, commercial outcomes, and longterm brand integrity.
</div><div></div><div>This role calls for a problem-solver who can balance creativity with practicality, set direction across multiple workstreams, and bring discipline to documentation, standards, and governance. They thrive in fast-paced, multi-project environments, collaborate naturally across functions, and understand how the built environment directly shapes guest experience, operational efficiency, team ergonomics, and financial performance.
</div>Requirements:
<div><b>Basic Qualifications</b>
</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or related field
</li></ul><ul><li>7+ years' design experience, including hospitality or retail environments
</li></ul><ul><li>Expert-level understanding of construction documentation, coordination, and design delivery
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience leading multiple consultants and cross-functional teams across markets
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead program budgets, reviews, and VE decisions
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication, leadership, prioritization, and strategic problem-solving skills
</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>This role is based in Washington, D.C. and includes full-time presence at our Restaurant Support Office.</i></b></p>
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</p><p><b><i>Salary Range is $100,000 to $140,000 and will be based on experience.<br>
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Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000</div>

Senior Manager, Design

Cherokee Federal

<p>Date Posted:<br/>06/04/2026<br/></p><p>Location:<br/>Onsite Downtown Washington, DC<br/></p><p>Reports To:<br/>Program Manager<br/></p><p>Position Type:<br/>Full time / W-2 (FLSA Status: Exempt)<br/></p><p>Experience:<br/>5 Years<br/></p><p>Education:<br/>Associate degree<br/></p><p>Clearance and Security:<br/>Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, required.<br/></p><p>Citizenship:<br/>U.S. Citizenship is required.<br/></p><p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<br/></p><p>Prepares and edits technical material, including operations and maintenance manuals, software and system documentation, and other technical publications.<br/></p><p>Coordinates efforts of technical artists, illustrators, editors, and writers in preparing documents for internal and external distribution. Conducts technical research and collaborates with technical professionals.<br/></p><p>May write manuals and documentation at user level, technical support level, or both. Works independently with minimal direct supervision from the Program/Project Manager.<br/></p><p>Answers phone calls and helps customers resolve their application problems.<br/></p><p>Understands and uses various custom applications to support customers.<br/></p><p>Configures and arranges online meetings (MS Teams or Zoom experience is a plus). Other administrative duties as assigned by the Division Manager.<br/></p><p>Plays an integral part in maintaining the mission statement of providing Outstanding Customer Service.<br/></p><p>Learns new technologies quickly, understands and communicates requests as they relate to infrastructure. Maintains professional, positive, and friendly customer service attitude at all times.<br/></p><p>Demonstrates excellent communications skills; written, verbal and listening.<br/></p><p>Education and Experience<br/></p><p>Associates Degree<br/></p><p>5 Year's Experience<br/></p><p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<br/></p><p>Must be a US Citizen.<br/></p><p>This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.<br/></p><p>Required Certifications<br/></p><p>None<br/></p><p>Compensation: The estimated starting salary range for this position is $81,000 &ndash; $88,000, commensurate with experience.<br/></p><p>About ATA: A leading provider of full-stack data and AI solutions with deep mission experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, IC, and federal agencies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Virginia, ATA specializes in secure, scalable, and operationally ready technologies that transform data into actionable insight. With a proven track record in advanced analytics, software development, and technology integration, ATA is uniquely positioned to accelerate federal organizations in a number of ways by leveraging powerful contracting options and delivering cutting-edge, automation-enhanced, AI-assisted capabilities tailored to need and mission assurance imperatives. We believe our diversity of infrastructure, data, and application experience is valuable and is one of the attributes that sets ATA apart.<br/></p><p>Summary of Benefits: We expect each member of our team to fully engage creatively and work collaboratively and perform each day to the best of their ability. To support this, we have created a benefit package focused on professional growth, achieving a healthy work-life balance, and participation in the long-term success of the company. Our benefits include: generous paid time-off; an employee incentive program; continuous learning culture, Internal Investment Projects (IIP), virtual brown-bags/level-ups, and other professional development activities; recruiting bonuses; 3% 401k Safe Harbor contributions; Medical/Dental/Vision, Long &amp; Short-term Disability, AD&amp;D insurance, and Life Insurance.<br/></p>

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