Strategy Analyst

Summary

Join the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) as a Strategy Analyst and contribute to advancing AI and data science solutions for a better future. You will support the Strategic Capital team in efficiently deploying grant dollars. Responsibilities include researching data and AI for good, identifying grant partners, synthesizing grant outcomes, and providing project support. This role requires subject matter knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to equity. PJMF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, flexible PTO, a remote work environment, and various wellness and professional development benefits.

Requirements

• Possess work experience (private, nonprofit, philanthropic, or public sector) and/or graduate-level education that includes demonstrated exposure to and engagement with issues related to data, AI, and their role in enabling social good
• Have a working understanding of and be conversant in vocabulary related to data science, AI/ML, and technology product development
• Quickly synthesize information, identify gaps, and deliver recommendations
• Regularly assess progress and make adjustments to approach as needed
• Pair an ability and desire to work independently with a willingness to check in with leadership and/or teammates on a variable cadence depending on the specifics of a project and its context
• Organize complex information into clear frameworks, and identify open questions and areas for further learning
• Communicate outputs from research, analysis, and other activities in a clear, concise, and structured manner
• Maintain and model a high standard for written and visual communication (e.g. memos; emails; presentations)
• Be a thoughtful, responsible representative of the Foundation and remain mindful of power dynamics when interacting with external stakeholders
• Proactively identify potential issues or roadblocks in external relationships and follow team norms when addressing them
• Build an instinct for seeing around corners to anticipate how any given project or decision may impact internal and external stakeholders, and exercise great judgment every day
• Demonstrate an interest in and openness to new ideas, and a willingness to take intellectual risks
• Remain naturally curious about technology
• Maintain genuine enthusiasm for building a better future in the digital era and ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement are shared by all
• Consistently question dominant narratives and seek to include the perspectives of underrepresented voices when assessing a potential course of action
• Develop the internal relationships and individual drive to move work quickly and effectively in a 100% remote, fast-moving team
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working understanding of PJMF’s grantmaking focus areas and the role of data and AI solutions within them
• Design and lead field sensing and landscape analyses that help PJMF stay abreast of new developments, opportunities, and shifts in the fields of AI and data science, and how they can be applied to drive social good
• Conduct research and outreach, and lead early-stage conversations, to identify nonprofit and civil society organizations whose work aligns with PJMF’s strategy and may be a fit for grant funding
• Synthesize learnings from grant reports and external sources into insights that contribute to grantmaking strategy development and the Foundation’s broader work in convening and thought leadership
• Provide flexible, project-based support across the Strategic Capital team as we build systems and team practices that enable effective, efficient, and high-impact grantmaking

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We anticipate the starting salary for this role to be $65,000 - $105,000
• Health Insurance – Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents; disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts
• Long-term Rewards – 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of year
• Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays
• Remote Work Environment – Ability to work 100% remotely, but not alone - with mature, socially minded professionals
• Wellness Support – Access to Ginger+, Active and Fit Gym membership discount, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being providers
• Parental Leave – Up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families
• Learning & Development – company reimbursement policy, allowing employees to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal trainings, and external activities or conferences; savings on student loans (available via insurance provider)
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program – opportunity for team members to support vulnerable communities, reflecting PJMF’s commitment to social impact