Senior Program Officer, K-12 Strategy & Learning (LTE)

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 vision for the foundation’s US education work is to ensure that all students in the US have access to educational opportunities, from Pre-K to postsecondary, that enable them to develop the knowledge... skills, and agency needed thrive as adults and contribute to their communities. Within K-12 education, the foundation focuses on math and – given the opportunity gaps – specifically focuses on increasing the number of Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds (“priority students”) who are prepared for and complete Algebra 1 by the 9th grade, so they can be ready and able to progress through higher level math in high school and beyond. The foundation aims to improve math education in this country by increasing the quality of instructional materials so that they are more motivating and engaging for students – particularly priority students – and ensuring that teachers have high-quality supports to use those materials well. Our investments reach nationally, but we also focus within four states: California, Florida, New York, and Texas given the large populations of priority students in those states. This position is a limited-term position for 9 months. Relocation will not be provided. Your Role The Senior Program Officer, K-12 Strategy & Learning (9-month LTE) will be a member of the K-12 Education team, whose goal is to increase the number of Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds who are prepared for and complete Algebra 1 by the 9th grade, so they can be ready and able to progress through higher level math in high school and beyond. Specifically, this role will support the K-12 strategy and learning efforts on specific time-bound initiatives related to measurement of investment and strategy progress; learning routines to use evidence to improve investments and strategies over time; and reporting procedures to take that evidence and synthesize information for leadership and other audiences. This role’s work on the time-bound initiatives will advance work on the team and supplement team capacity while a team member is on leave. The person in this role will apply their experience and expertise in measurement, progress assessment and monitoring, evaluation, and learning and reporting routines to evolve the K-12 Education team’s work in these areas to build strong plans for future use and support implementation where possible within the 9-month contract. This role is expected to adhere to equitable evaluation principles and, where possible, deepen the team’s alignment to equitable approaches. This role is expected to coordinate closely with other members of the K-12 Education team, especially those working on strategy, measurement, learning, and evaluation efforts. What You'll Do Respond to leadership requests for reviews of evidence or evidence informed positions on policy questions in written memos and decks. Work across the Strategy and Learning verticals and with strategy officers to craft and implement strategy-wide learning routines that make appropriate use of relevant evidence to advance equity goals Develop and maintain a K-12 common evidence base including analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting findings from funded and other research to inform the foundation’s strategy evaluation, planning, and development internally In partnership with others on the Strategy and Learning verticals, design and lead capacity building efforts (e.g., tools, trainings, workshops) to develop team and partner capacity to appropriately use of evidence to advance equity goals Offer planning, project management, and execution support on key strategy, measurement, learning, and evaluation initiatives As needed, contribute additional capacity around measurement, learning, and evaluation consultation capacity; grantee support related to measurement, learning, and evaluation needs; and strategic synthesis and analysis Contribute to the team’s alignment to equitable evaluation principles and deepening of the team’s expertise and practices against these principles Your Experience Experience developing and implementing measurement, learning, and evaluation plans Experience evaluating and making recommendations on research and data collection approaches Experience connecting learning needs to use of data, both qualitative and quantitative Proven ability to effectively project manages multiple parallel streams of work Proven track record to prioritize work and take initiative with little direction Demonstrated ability to clearly synthesize and communicate complex, imperfect data to advise strategic decision-making Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written Proven ability to lead and influence others in a constructive manner and to build and sustain collaborative relationships Exhibited commitment to and ability around inclusive design and equity-centered approaches to strategy, measurement, learning, and evaluation Curious, continuous learner mentality that can build on the strengths and ideas of others to innovate and improve impact M.A. in field related to measurement, learning, and evaluation or commensurate experience 7+ years of experience working on supporting organizational measurement, learning, and evaluation efforts Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship. The salary range for this role is $166,300 to $249,500 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 $181,200 to $271,800 USD. As a mission-driven 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 candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. #LI-AD1 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 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. Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trusteesShow full descriptionCollapse