Chief Impact Architect for Aging Well

National Council on Aging, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National Council on Aging, Inc. seeks a Chief Impact Officer to lead enterprise-wide social impact strategy, ensure alignment of research, programs, policy, campaigns, and partnerships with measurable outcomes, and serve as the external voice for evidence-based results.

The CIO will translate mission into strategy, guide resource allocation, and advance equity and innovation across divisions while reporting to the President & CEO and joining the executive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in social impact, public health, aging, policy, research, or a related field
• Demonstrated success leading complex, mission-driven strategies at a national or systems level
• Strong understanding of research, evaluation, and data-informed decision-making

Responsibilities

• Define and lead NCOA’s organization-wide social impact framework, metrics, and learning agenda
• Align programs, research, policy, campaigns, government affairs, and partnerships around clear outcomes
• Ensure equity, evidence, and data-driven decision-making are embedded across initiatives
• Communicate NCOA’s impact clearly and credibly to funders, policymakers, partners, and the public
• Foster collaboration across departments to maximize mission effectiveness and scale
• Drive innovation by designing, testing, and scaling evidence-based solutions that respond to evolving needs and future aging trends

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-sector partnerships

Public health / aging policy

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

National Council on Aging, Inc. seeks a Chief Impact Officer to lead enterprise-wide social impact strategy, ensure alignment of research, programs, policy, campaigns, and partnerships with measurable outcomes, and serve as the external voice for evidence-based results.

The CIO will translate mission into strategy, guide resource allocation, and advance equity and innovation across divisions while reporting to the President & CEO and joining the executive leadership team.