The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, weโre committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The TeamThe Global Health (GH) Office of the President (OoP) strives to deliver information, tools, and resources in support of the GH President and Division. We aim to foster an environment of informed and constructive dialogue that facilitates continuous learning and optimization. Our success is defined by an inclusive culture that promotes transparency, respect, and creative problem-solving in service of our global health research and development (R&D) goals. With the OoP, the Special Initiatives group supports senior leadership on high-impact, cross-divisional initiatives and rapid response issues.
The Global Health Division harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in low- and middle-income countries. We focus on high-impact health challenges that receive insufficient attention and funding. Our work spans from disease prevention and treatment to investments in vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics, ensuring sustainable delivery of proven health solutions.
*This position is a limited-term position for 24 months. Relocation will be provided.
Your Role
As an Officer, Strategy, Planning and Management, you will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive impact across the foundation. This role requires a high degree of flexibility and comfort with ambiguity, as you will be expected to operate in a variety of different capacities depending on organizational needs. You will be working with the Deputy Director, Special Initiatives, to incubate new ideas, support select Presidential priority programs and facilitate cross-cutting collaboration across the division and the foundation.
You will be responsible for managing high-impact projects, collaborating with leadership teams, providing analytical and strategic insights, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about the mission, eager to prove themselves by delivering results, and open to growth.
What Youโll Do
- Lead and support strategy development and implementation projects, working closely with senior leadership.
- Develop analytical frameworks to evaluate strategic options and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Project manage multiple programs, balancing strategic vision with executional detail.
- Consult with internal teams and external stakeholders to co-develop and refine strategic initiatives.
- Synthesize research, data analysis, and stakeholder insights to shape high-level decision-making.
- Design and implement performance measurement approaches to assess strategy effectiveness.
- Develop materials (presentations, memos, reports) to effectively communicate strategic insights.
- Support cross-functional initiatives, facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Adapt to evolving priorities, shifting seamlessly between projects and roles as needed.
- Challenge assumptions and bring fresh perspectives to strategic discussions.
Your Experience
- A proactive, adaptable, and results-driven team member who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Bachelorโs degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field; a Masterโs or advanced degree is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues into actionable insights.
- Experience working on strategy development and execution, ideally in global health, development, philanthropy, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling presentations and reports.
- Comfort operating in highly ambiguous, unstructured environments and adapting to change.
- Ability to challenge ideas constructively, think critically, and approach problem-solving with a growth mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with data analysis tools.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
The salary range for this role is $140,200.00 to $210,200.00 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $152,800.00 to $229,200.00 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hire salaries are typically between the salary range minimum and midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidateโs job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion โ of voices, ideas, and approaches โ and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.