Senior Strategy Officers - Postsecondary Team

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 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 an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The foundation is seeking to fill two Senior Strategy Officer positions within the Postsecondary (PS) Courseware and Navigation team. This team focuses on leveraging AI-enabled tools to eliminate barriers that hinder learners from obtaining postsecondary credentials that accurately reflect their skills and knowledge, ultimately providing sustained economic value. The roles are designed to address different aspects of the team's mission: one position is a 9-month limited term role focused on strategy development and analytical support for the Innovative Models body of work, while the other is an 18-month limited term role centered on strategic operations and portfolio management for the Pathways Navigation team. Both roles require collaboration with various stakeholders to design analyses, facilitate alignment, and create materials that support strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess mastery-level expertise in strategy development, project management, and knowledge of the postsecondary sector to effectively translate insights into actionable plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:
For the Innovative Models role, the responsibilities include leading discrete, time-bound strategy development projects, serving as a resource between strategy officers, and conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to support strategy exploration. The Pathways Navigation role involves leading strategic operations and portfolio management, overseeing project management, and supporting the implementation of AI-enabled advising solutions. Both roles require facilitating stakeholder engagement, managing investment activities, and communicating findings to internal leadership and external partners. Additionally, candidates will be expected to adopt AI-enabled tools to enhance strategy work and support an inclusive culture within the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree or equivalent experience in fields such as strategy consulting, public policy, education, or economics. Significant experience in strategy development, structured problem-solving, and program management within complex organizations is essential. Mastery in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis and synthesizing findings into executive-level communications is required. Candidates should also have experience working with postsecondary institutions or related organizations, demonstrating the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in a relevant field such as strategy consulting, public policy, education, economics, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent demonstrated experience may also be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in strategy development and program management, with a proven track record of defining measurable outcomes and tracking progress rigorously. Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses and synthesizing findings into clear communications is also necessary. Familiarity with postsecondary institutions and the ability to build collaborative relationships within complex organizations are critical.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as a requirement due to the nature of the role and the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly stated as necessary.

Additional Notes:
The positions are limited term roles, with one lasting 9 months and the other 18 months. The foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, and candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States. The salary range for these roles is between $190,100 to $294,700 USD, with higher ranges for positions based in Seattle and Washington D.C. The foundation aims to balance competitive pay with its mission, and new hire salaries typically fall between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and the organization is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.