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Program Officer, U.s. Education Policy (6 Month Lte)
Company | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
Address | , Washington, 20005, Dc |
Employment type | |
Salary | $110,210 - $204,970 a year |
Expires | 2023-06-25 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
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, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Team
The mission of the Global Policy & Advocacy (GPA) division is to understand and shape the public policy debates affecting the foundation's work, build support for its major program and policy objectives, and develop partnerships and alliances that can advance the foundation's objectives nationally and globally. Because the foundation's resources alone are not enough to solve the challenges ahead, GPA also supports advocacy efforts to engage diverse stakeholders and promote innovative solutions that advance our program goals. We work in close partnership with grantees, our colleagues in the Global Health, Global Development, Global Growth & Opportunity, U.S. and Gender Equality programs and Foundation Communications to build the environment in which all people have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives.The North America Team (NAT) develops and executes policy, advocacy, communications, and government relations strategies to build political support and advance domestic and global programmatic priorities that are funded by, or executed within, the United States, Canada, and the United Nations.
Application Deadline: 12PM/Noon PT, April 28, 2023. Resume review will begin immediately.
Your Role
The PO will be responsible for managing a discrete grant portfolio and providing research and analysis work in support of grant-making, strategy development, coordination, and advocacy. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the U.S. Programs Policy & Finance group on the North America Team, the ideal candidate will bring a depth of knowledge and applicable experience on a variety of areas including grantmaking, a balance of analytical and people skills, and an ability to be adaptable in the face of constantly evolving internal and external conditions.
- This is a 6-month limited term position with foundation-sponsored benefits based in our Washington, DC OR Seattle, WA office. Candidates must be able to commute to the office and be able to legally work in the country where this position is location. Relocation will not be provided.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage a portfolio of grants and/contracts.
- Contribute to all aspects of grant-making, including reviewing grant proposals for strategy and goal alignment and providing recommendations for funding.
- Fulfill requests from leadership and provide support to the Policy & Finance team as needed.
- Monitor the performance of partners and provide progress reports for review by foundation leadership.
- Engage externally with grantees and internally with USP Program and NAT colleagues to support the development and implementation of policy and advocacy goals aligned to the foundation strategies.
Your Experience
- Demonstrated ability in rapidly assessing, prioritizing, and delivering on requests.
- Experience with grantmaking or solid understanding of U.S. education policy. Experience in policy areas of education data and privacy is a bonus.
- Ability to work across teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information and develop recommendations for decision.
- Bachelor’s or other advanced degree with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination and education and experience.
The typical salary range for this role is $110,210 to $204,970 USD. The exact offer will be determined by a variety of factors such as the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience relative to the requirements of the role.
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Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Depending upon your work location, we may require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and any recommended booster doses. All employees based in the United States are to provide proof of full vaccination upon hire and any recommended boosters, subject to applicable laws.
Candidate Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.
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.
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