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 global 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 a workplace environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The Strategy Officer role is pivotal in leading high-impact projects in collaboration with senior program leadership while managing a project team that includes 1-2 associates from the Foundation Strategy Office (FSO). The position involves overseeing strategy development and implementation planning for existing foundation programs, as well as exploring new areas for impact. The Strategy Officer will provide thought partnership, project management, and analytical support to clients across the foundation, ensuring that the strategies developed align with the foundation's mission and objectives. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders to facilitate change management and drive successful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Strategy Officer will be responsible for scoping and designing the overall strategy development process, leading strategy development as the primary accountable party for one or more workstreams. This includes employing strategic resources to develop and assess options, applying sound reasoning, and challenging assumptions. The officer will consult closely with internal clients to co-develop and evaluate strategy concepts, facilitate change management, and engage partners using effective communication and relationship management skills. Additionally, the role involves supporting the implementation of creative solutions to guide group processes, contributing to research and analytical work to support decision-making, and providing project management and problem-solving support on cross-foundational strategy projects. The Strategy Officer will also contribute to team development initiatives, such as refining team vision and goals, professional development, training, recruiting, onboarding, and organizing team social events and retreats.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong ability to learn new content quickly, identify connections, and demonstrate proficiency in working with both internal and external teams. A broad understanding of global health and development issues, along with relevant experience in these fields, is desired. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strength in structured problem-solving and strategic business planning, with the ability to communicate frameworks effectively. Deep knowledge of strategy development and complex project management is essential, including process design, team structure, and stakeholder engagement. Experience with strategy implementation, measurement, review, and refinement is also required. The candidate should be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet demanding timelines while maintaining excellent organizational, facilitation, oral, and written communication skills.

Educational Background:
A minimum of an MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, or Sciences is desired for this position. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of strategic planning and project management within the context of global health and development.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience, with at least three years spent in strategic planning functions leading projects at a top-tier strategy consulting firm. This level of experience is crucial for effectively managing high-impact projects and collaborating with senior leadership within the foundation.

Languages:
While the job does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential due to the nature of the work and the diverse set of stakeholders involved. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly in languages relevant to the foundation's global operations.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Seattle, WA, and relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate. The role requires the ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States, as the foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. The salary range for this position is between $173,000 and $259,600 USD, with higher ranges for specific locations such as Seattle and Washington D.C. The foundation aims to balance competitive pay with its mission, and new hires are typically placed within the salary range based on their skills and experience. As part of the hiring process, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.