Job Description

Strategy Officer, Office of the Chief People Officer

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We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise, we believe that people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. Our employees reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums; generous paid time off; paid family leave; foundationpaid retirement contribution; regional holidays; and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

The People team is a strategic partner in shaping a thriving, inclusive, and highperforming organization. We steward the employee experience across the full talent lifecyclefrom attracting and developing exceptional talent to strengthening culture, supporting wellbeing, and aligning people strategies with our mission. The Office of the Chief People Officer (OCPO) houses key enterprise functionsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Partnerships for Impact (P4I), and Strategy, Planning & Management (SPM)that collectively enable organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and the integration of peoplecentered strategies across the foundation.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Your Role

As a Strategy Officer in the Office of the Chief People Officer, you will play a critical role in advancing the teams strategic priorities and ensuring the division operates with clarity, alignment, and impact. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management (DDSPM) and working in close partnership with the Director SPM/Chief of Staff (DSPM/CoS), you will bridge strategy incubation and leadership advising to align the Chief People Officers (CPO) activities with enterprise priorities and drive meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Team leadership and other stakeholders to advance priorities and ensure strategic alignment and coherence.
• Lead or contribute to the design, scoping, and execution of highpriority strategy projectsdefine strategic questions and analytical approaches, generate insights, and drive action.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the function and the foundation to develop and refine strategic frameworks, approaches, and tools that strengthen planning, execution, and learning.
• Develop highimpact materials and insights to inform the CPOs participation in executive leadership forums, board engagements, and action groups, ensuring the People perspective is represented strategically, clearly, and with compelling evidence.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and milestones, track progress against goals, and collaborate with the DDSPM, CoS, and SPM colleagues.
• Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses to clarify complex issues, surface trends, and identify opportunities for the People Team to enhance its impact.
• Facilitate inclusive collaboration and alignment processes with stakeholders across divisions, encouraging shared understanding, momentum, and accountability around strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strategic communications plan for the People Division that aligns with key organizational priorities and amplifies the CPOs voice across the enterprise.
• Lead the development of clear, compelling materials that reflect the CPOs priorities and perspectives, including presentations, talking points, written communications, and divisional updates.
• Partner with the DDSPM, CoS, and CPOs Executive Assistant to design and maintain workback plans and deliverables that integrate seamlessly with the divisions Rhythm of Business.
• Support the creation of highquality deliverables for the CPO, such as Executive Leadership Team materials, Board updates, divisional reports, and other enterprisewide communications.
• Coordinate internal and crossdivisional communications related to the People Teams strategic priorities and change initiatives.
• Manage the CPOs annual travel portfolio, including trip planning, strategic framing, briefing materials, and posttrip reporting.
• Ensure all CPO engagements (internal and external) are intentional, aligned with foundation priorities, and employed for maximum strategic impact.
• Develop detailed workback plans to prepare for key engagements and synchronize trip planning and communications with the divisions overall Rhythm of Business.
• Provide project management and analytical support for crossdivisional initiatives, identifying dependencies, risks, and opportunities for improved collaboration and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement of systems and processes that enhance coordination, transparency, and performance.
• Contribute to strengthening the divisions rhythm of business, knowledge management, and crossteam alignment processes.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, organizational development, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage complex, crossfunctional projects and coordinate deliverables for senior executives.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured problemsolving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
• Capability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities and aligning execution with enterprise rhythms.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaboration across differences to strengthen collective impact.
• Experience in global or matrixed organizations is preferred.
• Advanced degree in business, public policy, organizational psychology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Connects longterm vision to practical execution.
• Judgment and Discretion: Trusted to navigate confidential and politically sensitive matters with care.
• Inclusivity: Models curiosity, empathy, and respect; contributes to an inclusive environment where people feel valued and heard; and seeks diverse perspectives to inform better decisions.
• Executive Presence: Represents leadership perspectives effectively and with professionalism.
• Operational Excellence: Develops structured plans and manages details with precision.
• Communication: Crafts clear, strategic narratives aligned with timing, tone, and context.
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly across teams, geographies, and levels of the organization.

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 to $210,200 USD. We recognize highwage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $152,800 to $229,200 USD. As a missiondriven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidates jobrelated skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

Hiring Requirements

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Candidate Accommodations

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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 of voices, ideas, and approaches 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.

Seniority Level

MidSenior level

Employment Type

Fulltime

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Nonprofit Organizations

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