Senior Strategy Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Foundation is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity on a global scale. Established with the fundamental belief that every individual, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and productive life, the Foundation emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the varied populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions funded by the foundation, regional holidays, and opportunities for employees to engage in various community initiatives. The Foundation is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The Senior Strategy Officer plays a crucial role within the Foundation Strategy Office, which is responsible for developing and evolving program-level strategies and exploring innovative paths to enhance the Foundation's impact. This position involves supporting high-level executives, including the CEO, CFO, and Chief Strategy Officer, in various strategic initiatives such as strategy development, performance measurement, and portfolio management. The officer will also work closely with the AI Steering Committee, which serves as the strategic backbone for AI-related initiatives within the organization. This role requires translating the rapidly changing AI landscape into actionable strategies and frameworks that align with the Foundation's mission, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of AI integration in its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Strategy Officer will be responsible for several key functions, including:

• AI Strategy Development & Analysis: Tracking the evolution of AI within programmatic strategies and providing analytical support to the AI Steering Committee (AI SC) Chair and members for effective engagement on AI topics. Leading cross-foundational AI strategy projects as they arise from AI SC priorities and collaborating with internal clients to co-develop and test strategy concepts.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Leadership Support: Preparing strategic materials and briefings for senior leadership on AI topics, supporting the AI SC's material preparation and progress, and translating committee decisions into actionable work plans. Serving as a thought partner to program strategy teams on AI-related questions and connecting programmatic needs with the broader AI strategy.
• Cross-Foundation AI Best Practices Identification: Supporting the design and implementation of principles for cross-foundation AI initiatives, developing internal resources that support AI engagement, and evaluating potential AI concepts for external partnerships.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, ideally in business, economics, or science. Significant experience in leading projects at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, corporate strategy, or product management is essential. Applicants should demonstrate structured problem-solving skills and strategic business planning capabilities, including the ability to communicate frameworks and analyze core issues. Comfort with technical concepts and the ability to engage with emerging technology landscapes is crucial. Candidates should also have experience synthesizing themes across various domains and communicating effectively with diverse audiences, including senior executives and board members.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience is required for this position. The preferred fields of study include business, economics, or science, which provide a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of strategy development and implementation in a nonprofit context.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a progressive capacity, leading projects in high-stakes environments. This includes experience in structured problem-solving, strategic business planning, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and board-level stakeholders. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is preferred but not mandatory, as the ability to quickly develop fluency in new technical domains is essential.

Languages:
While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory due to the nature of the role and the need to communicate with a diverse audience. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a 2-year limited term role based in Seattle, Washington. The salary range for this position is between $190,100 and $294,700 USD, with higher ranges for specific locations such as Seattle and Washington D.C. The Foundation recognizes market differences in compensation and strives to balance competitive pay with its mission-driven focus. New hires typically start within the range minimum and midpoint, depending on their skills and experience. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and the organization is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience, accommodating candidates with disabilities or medical conditions.