Federation Program Manager

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 U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused Program Manager to oversee the administration and success of grants to state and local chambers and other special programs and projects that support the U.S. Chamber's advocacy efforts. This role will also support the strategic expansion of state and local chamber initiatives through strong stakeholder partnerships.

Responsibilities: Grant Management and Administration

Manage the full lifecycle of grants to state and local chambers, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and alignment with Chamber priorities.

Monitor grant performance metrics and deliverables, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Develop and maintain grant tracking systems and documentation to ensure transparency and accountability.

Conduct grant reviews and assessments to evaluate impact and identify areas for improvement.

Funding Development and Strategy

Identify and conceptualize grant opportunities to support state and local chamber initiatives in partnership with the Member Relations and Strategic Partnerships divisions.

Research potential funding sources, including foundations, corporate sponsors, and government programs.

Coordinate with the vice president of Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships on drafting and submitting proposals for additional funding to expand advocacy efforts.