Description
The National Deputy Director for Field Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for owning and executing the field operations infrastructure for Battleground Alliance. Reporting directly to the National Field Director, this role ensures that field programs are operationally sound, well-resourced, and scalable across all priority congressional districts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, calm under pressure, and great at making things run smoothly. The Deputy Director for Field Operations oversees state field efforts including systems, HR policy implementation, procurement, and office operations in close coordination with Finance, Legal, and senior leadership.
About Battleground Alliance
Battleground Alliance is a multientity campaign committed to strengthening democratic institutions and civic engagement in competitive political environments. We work to build coalitions, support grassroots organizing, and voter engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the national field operations strategy to support the execution of multi-state field programs
- Design, implement, and maintain onboarding systems and operational processes for all Battleground Alliance field staff
- Oversee national field staffing operations, including hiring workflows, onboarding, and offboarding
- Partner with the Operations Director to support timely and accurate financial tracking for field operations
- Anticipate operational challenges and proactively develop solutions to support fast-paced campaign execution
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, policies, and operational workflows
- Support Operations Director in ensuring timely and complete contracting with any state based vendors and grantees
- Collaborate with communications team, when appropriate, to ensure proper management of any HR issues with potential press implications
- Oversee office management functions, including field office setup and closures when applicable
- Develop and manages procurement strategies for national field operations, including vendor selection, contract oversight, and supplier relationships
- Establish systems for tracking operational performance, risk mitigation, and process improvements
- Serve as a key liaison between field operations, Legal, IT, and senior leadership
- Support the National Field Director in translating strategic field goals into scalable operational plans
- Remote position with DC preference
- Travel required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, business administration, operations management, or related field
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in political campaigns, organizing, or nonprofit operations
- Strong attention to detail and process discipline
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Strategic thinker who can translate field strategy into executable infrastructure
- Experience managing competing priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Ability to proactively identify risks and operational gaps
- Experience supporting financial operations in coordination with management teams
- Experience building and maintaining internal systems, workflows, and documentation
- Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, and procurement processes
- Commitment to confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive information
- Experience serving as the primary point of contact for HR needs, including staffing, compliance, and personnel management
Preferred Requirements
- Strong understanding of political compliance, campaign finance structures, and legal requirements across 501(c)3, 501(c)4, and PAC entities
- Demonstrated experience managing national or multi-state operations for complex programs
