Senior Officer, Program Planning, Strategy

Senior Officer, Program Planning, StrategyThe Strategy Portfolio within ProgramPew's program unit consolidates all of the organization's programmatic activities into one department. Program organizes its work into four portfolios: Environment; Government Performance; Philadelphia and Science Advancement; and Strategy. The goal of the strategy portfolio within Program is to inform critical institutional decisions about Pew's programs, strengthen the design and implementation of Pew's work, and generate knowledge that advances Pew's program objectives. We pursue this goal by enhancing the organization's efforts to generate ideas for new initiatives and larger bodies of work, applying a wide range of planning approaches to help programs turn ideas into effective action, using evaluation to improve program performance, and collaborating with colleagues in preparing planning documents for consideration by Pew's board of directors.Position OverviewUsing excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, the senior officer delivers planning support to Pew's environmental work, which currently comprises about 15 environmentally-oriented projects and partnerships focused on safeguarding terrestrial and freshwater habitat throughout the world, conserving global marine resources, and addressing key ecosystem threats. The senior officer will assist the project director in carrying out the team's duties, including providing high-quality consultative guidance with emphasis on ensuring program strategies and plans are rigorous, clear, and innovative. The senior officer will take the lead on certain research and analysis activities and support portfolio teams in developing Annual Reports, which track progress against program objectives.ResponsibilitiesFoster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible.Support the project director and collaborate with the Environment portfolio and other program teams through various planning activities, including identifying and exploring new ideas for possible program development and conducting in-depth topic research.Facilitate project team discussion and problem-solving.Undertake a rigorous vetting process to determine the viability of project design solutions and provide recommendations.Assist in translating planning analyses into proposals for Pew's board.Support the annual planning discipline including tracking results and managing deadlines.Serve as a mentor and support the professional development of other staff on the planning team.Communicate clearly and efficiently to a range of stakeholders.Develop and manage contracts as necessary.RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.Demonstrated expertise in environmental policy and experience managing complex projects.Generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.Knowledge of social, political, and economic trends relevant to policy issues.Proven project management skills and effective research and analytical skills.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Key attributes and preferred experienceConsulting experience preferred.Strategic and creative thinker who effectively manages multiple priorities.TravelLimited, occasional domestic and international travel.Total RewardsWe offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including comprehensive health care, financial security, retirement benefits, and work/life benefits.The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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