Program Development Analyst

About the role - Program Development Analyst

The Program Development Analyst will provide support on strategy development and will be a key member of the Foundation’s Program Development Team, which identifies and develops new partnerships and opportunities to advance our singular goal and current grantmaking initiatives.

The Program Strategy Analyst will conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of grantmaking and strategic partnerships, planning, and executing key projects; prepare clear and compelling presentation materials; and may be involved in the initial screening of potential grantees, preparing docket materials, and monitoring ongoing grants.

Your responsibilities will include

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. 
• Takes responsibility for identifying information sources, gathering, and interpreting data, and sharing findings with grantmaking teams, Portfolio Management Team, Program Development Team, and colleagues across the organization. 
• For example, this could include reviewing and synthesizing secondary research, engaging in primary interviews with experts and summarizing results, or developing financial and budget models. 
• Provide teams with powerful facts and analyses that inform team questions and lead to improved strategic decision-making.
• Prepare clear and compelling presentation materials. This will include PowerPoint presentations, Excel, and other tools. 
• Provide project management support, participate in the planning and execution of projects, and participates in cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the priorities for assigned initiatives and a working knowledge of the priorities of other initiative areas of the Foundation. 

Your Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: You’re a strong conceptual thinker, who can easily grasp and navigate a range of abstract concepts, relate them to one another, and translate those concepts into strategies and practical actions.
• Research and Data Synthesis: You have a strong ability to independently recognize learning opportunities, design and conduct research, gather data, structure quantitative and qualitative analyses, and draw and apply actionable recommendations.
• Written and Verbal Communications: Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent, with an ability to independently create original public content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings.
• Self-motivation: You proactively take the initiative, identifying problems and opportunities across your portfolio, developing recommendations, and taking action on those recommendations.
• Effective Collaboration: You have worked across cultural lines on a dispersed team, and you have the ability to operate in complex situations. You can quickly gain trust from colleagues and are known for being supportive.
• Passion for Social Change: You are driven by the desire to contribute to making change in our society, making the economy work for all people. You’re interested in system integration and social change theories and putting those theories into practice. 

What you'll need

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience; Management Consulting experience a plus.
• Expert facility with PowerPoint and proficiency in Excel.
• A Learning Mindset: A desire for continuous improvement and a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth. 
• An abundance mindset. You believe that we are living in a world of abundant resources and that the right team of partners can make incredible things happen. You bring relentless curiosity and creativity to every task, project, and engagement.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion. You're always asking: "whose voice is not at the table?" You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication in both local and global contexts, and you deeply value creating a workplace that is supportive of difference.