Senior Strategy Officer, MNCNH Data

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the organization emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employee engagement in various communities. The organization is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The Senior Strategy Officer for Maternal, Newborn, nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Child Nutrition & Health (MNCNH) Data plays a pivotal role in translating data into actionable strategies and decision-support tools that inform the MNCNH team's approach to product development and country impact. This position involves project management of data initiatives, synthesizing data, curating analytic outputs for visualization, and creating compelling presentations and written products for diverse audiences. The officer will assist in developing dashboards, tracking tools, and strategy documents, while also preparing materials for leadership engagement and coordinating measurement-related priorities across teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, along with a curiosity about the intersection of data and strategy, and a collaborative working style.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Strategy Officer will be responsible for several key functions: contributing to strategy development initiatives related to data integration and the application of AI to enhance impact; identifying opportunities for AI applications in operational processes; facilitating engagement with stakeholders to support strategy development; creating strategic materials and updates for leadership; measuring progress toward goals by defining indicators and milestones; partnering with team leadership to align strategic ambitions with operational planning; supporting data initiatives through project management; collaborating with grantees and internal data scientists; translating data into actionable insights; shaping an integrated strategy/data function within the program; promoting an inclusive team culture; and modeling collaborative behaviors.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an MBA or a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, along with prior experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, preferably with a focus on global health. They should have demonstrated experience leading complex strategy projects and employing structured problem-solving approaches. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences. Familiarity with low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts and experience working with data, research, or health systems in low-resource settings are advantageous. Candidates should also have an interest in AI and the ability to integrate data and strategy perspectives into cohesive plans, along with strong interpersonal skills for cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder environments.

Educational Background:
The position requires an MBA or a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, which provides the necessary analytical and strategic thinking skills essential for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, demonstrating their capability in leading complex strategy projects. Experience in global health is preferred, indicating a familiarity with the specific challenges and opportunities in this sector.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the nature of the role and the organization’s global focus. Additional language skills relevant to the regions served could be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Seattle, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The salary range for this role is between $190,100 and $294,700 USD, with higher ranges for positions in Seattle and Washington D.C. The organization aims to balance competitive pay with its mission, and new hire salaries typically fall between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range. The role may require up to 20% travel, both domestically and internationally. As part of the hiring process, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices.