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Operations Manager

Remote
Temporary to Full Time
Mid Level

Operations Manager

Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI)

What is ALI?

The Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI) is a bipartisan coalition building a more innovative and evidence-based education system. ALI brings together school leaders, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to build a robust education R&D ecosystem that helps schools implement proven solutions and prepare students for future success.

Strategic education research and development helps:

  • Drive Innovation: By studying what works in teaching and learning, we can discover and scale effective solutions that prepare students for an increasingly competitive global economy.
  • Empower Local Decision-Making: Schools and teachers know their students best. R&D provides local leaders with evidence-based tools and strategies to make informed choices for their communities.
  • Ensure Accountability: Independent research helps examine which educational investments have the greatest impact, informing smart decisions about resources and providing transparency for families and taxpayers.
  • Maintain Competitiveness: As technology and workforce needs rapidly evolve, Ed R&D helps ensure American students develop the skills needed for high-tech careers and continued U.S. leadership in innovation.
  • Support Teachers: Research and development creates tools and approaches that help teachers maximize their impact and focus on what they do best—inspiring and educating students.
Currently, the federal government invests significantly less in education R&D compared to other sectors like defense, health, and agriculture. By strengthening our commitment to education R&D, we can build an education system that works better for students, teachers, and communities while securing America’s competitive edge.

As the Operations Manager, what will I be responsible for?

The ALI Operations Manager will serve a critical role in our growing organization of ensuring that all of the “behind the scenes” functions are running seamlessly; this includes accounting, finance, HR and tech.  Additionally, the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing ALI employees’ engagement and retention since people are the heart of ALI.  The Operations Manager will lead systems building so that ALI continues to be a strong and financially stable organization, working in collaboration with the ALI team and relevant external stakeholders.

Operational Systems Leadership

  • Lead ALI's backend and operational infrastructure, including directly managing 3-5 specialized contractors handling finance (monthly bookkeeping, quarterly reporting), accounting (tax preparation, audit coordination), and HR functions (payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance tracking)
  • Manage contractor relationships by overseeing end-to-end contracting operations from RFP development through contract execution and vendor onboarding and invoicing
  • Coordinate logistics for ALI’s Board of Directors, including scheduling meetings and preparing board materials
  • Administer core technology platforms (Slack workspace management, Asana project tracking, Zoom account administration, Google Workspace user permissions) to optimize team productivity, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement new productivity tools
  • Ensure operational systems maintain high standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and excellence
  • Collaborate with operations contractors and legal consultants to maintain legal and regulatory compliance

Project Management & Process Optimization

  • Create and maintain centralized project and financial tracking systems using dashboards and automated reporting to monitor progress across multiple deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder requirements
  • Analyze operational data to generate monthly performance reports and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies through process mapping and implement systematic improvements that reduce task completion time
  • Serve as primary internal and external point of contact for all operations-related escalations and vendor communications

What skills and aptitudes do I need for this role?

Operational Leadership & Management

  • Strong customer service mindset with a vision for operational excellence, consistently seeking ways to strengthen systems and support team members and consultants
  • Expertise in one or more organizational operations areas (finance, accounting, HR, or technology)
  • Proven project management skills with ability to successfully manage projects and people
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables

Technical Proficiency & Professional Development

  • Proficiency in essential software and systems, including Asana, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement improvements effectively
  • Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset in dynamic organizational environments
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; prior work in education or education policy preferred but not required

Work Environment

This position is remote. The role will be full-time and on a probationary period for the first 90 days of employment. 

Salary Range

$110,000-$135,000

ALI is committed to pay equity. Compensation is based on the level of responsibility of the role along with internal guidelines to ensure salary parity for all staff at ALI.

Hiring Timeline

  • ALI will be accepting applications for this role from August 29-September 19, 2025.
  • The interview process includes:
    • A phone screen 
    • A hiring exercise
    • An interview with the ALI team
    • Reference checks
  • The hiring timeline is expected to go through October with a new hire starting in mid-October to early November.

Hiring Statement

ALI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ALI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All hiring decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications and skills.  ALI is committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to succeed. ALI prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.  Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.



 
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