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At NFRC, you’ll join a mission-driven team that plays a vital role in improving the energy performance of homes and buildings across the country.

As the trusted, independent, nonprofit certification body for the energy performance of windows, doors, and skylights, NFRC has been the industry’s standard-bearer for more than 35 years. NFRC’s work directly supports the public good by providing fair, accurate, and credible ratings grounded in rigorous science, benefiting consumers, manufacturers, and the broader building community. NFRC also serves as the certification body for the ENERGY STAR® program for windows, doors, and skylights, extending our impact to millions of households and businesses.

Job Openings

Chief Programs Officer (CPO)

The Role
We’re looking for a senior leader who thrives on turning complex certification programs into well-oiled operations—someone who can own NFRC’s programs end-to-end, drive execution, lead technical teams, and bring operational rigor without losing sight of mission and member value.

Ideal Candidate
A seasoned programs or operations executive from the fenestration, product certification, or standards world who has run complex technical programs end-to-end. This is someone who builds the system, holds people to it, and still sees around corners. They have the drive to push things across the finish line, the instinct to support their teams in delivering, and enough judgment to navigate complex technical decisions without getting lost in the weeds.

Key Requirements
10+ years senior/executive experience in fenestration, product certification, or standards. Proven track record managing programs, teams, and vendor relationships. MBA or technical master’s preferred. Non-profit or association experience is a plus. Compensation range: $180,000 – $220,000.

Director, Information Systems

The Role
We need a technology leader who’s guided small organizations through messy digital transformations—someone who can own our entire IT ecosystem, manage vendors with high standards, and make sure our tools actually serve our mission.

Ideal Candidate
A strategic IT leader from a small-to-mid-size organization—ideally in a technical, certification, or standards-driven environment—who has personally led system migrations and vendor relationships. They’re not building a big department; they are the department’s brain. They have the judgment to distinguish what’s actually needed from what’s shiny and new, the creativity to design the path from legacy to modern, and the persistence to see complex migrations through to completion.

Key Requirements
7+ years in IT leadership, preferably in a technical industry or certifying body. Proven track record delivering complex software migrations. Deep familiarity with enterprise SaaS environments (HubSpot, Sage Intacct, or similar). Experience managing proprietary or specialized technical databases. Compensation range: $140,000 – $160,000.

Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

The Role
We’re looking for a quality and compliance leader who sees themselves as the organization’s conscience—someone who will own our ISO accreditation, run tight audits, and hold every team accountable to the standards we set.

Ideal Candidate
A detail-driven QA or compliance leader with deep experience in ISO/IEC accreditation frameworks (17065, 17025, or similar)—ideally from a product certification, testing, or inspection organization. This person operates with autonomy and integrity, and they’re comfortable being the one who says “no, that’s not right,” regardless of who’s in the room. They have the discipline to drive audits and corrective actions to completion, the eye to spot gaps others miss, and the professional backbone to enforce standards without compromise.

Key Requirements
7–10 years in quality assurance, audit, or compliance in a standards-based or regulated industry. Direct experience with ISO/IEC 17065, 17025, or similar accreditation frameworks. Experience in a product certification, inspection, or testing organization is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; Lead Auditor or CQE certification preferred. Compensation range: $115,000 – $150,000.

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Our Core Values

We Bring Our Best Selves

We are committed to showing up every day with integrity, mutual respect, and a mindset for growth.

We Are Nimble

We face challenges with confidence and flexibility. We turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

We Get Things Done

We work as a team using collaboration and creativity to achieve our goals.

Working at NFRC

We are a remote‑first organization with a physical office in Greenbelt, Maryland. Team members enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still benefiting from meaningful in‑person connection through staff gatherings, collaborative meetings, and opportunities to travel for industry events. We prioritize continuous learning, whether through staff‑wide book discussions or professional development that help every team member grow. NFRC also offers generous benefits that support the well‑being of our employees and their families. These commitments reflect the values that guide our culture and shape how we work together.

Benefits

  • Outstanding medical benefits, including dental and vision
  • Life insurance up to $200K
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
  • 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor and matching contributions
  • Annual technology stipend
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Flexible work schedule and telework opportunities

NFRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe workplace, in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of NFRC and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Our diverse human capital is our most valuable asset, and discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation.