Contract Strategy & Operations Associate — AI Growth Lead

Pursuit; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking a contract Strategy and Operations Associate to work closely with the CEO on expansion plans, growth strategy, and financing approaches in our AI-native nonprofit. You will contribute to high-priority projects, market analyses, and strategic decision-making frameworks with senior leaders.

This hands-on role is ideal for pre-MBA candidates with consulting or strategy experience, or post-MBA professionals, who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and want to apply

Qualifications

• Pre-MBA candidates with consulting or strategy experience, or post-MBA professionals
• Strategic thinker who connects data, market insights and goals
• Analytical and structured to handle ambiguous challenges
• Mission-driven to apply skills to economic mobility and equity

Responsibilities

• Lead industry and landscape analyses to inform growth
• Develop growth plans for new markets and sectors
• Model innovative financing approaches aligned with Jobs Fund
• Partner with CEO and leadership to shape decision frameworks
• Synthesize data into briefings, memos and presentations

Skills

Strategic thinker

Analytical and structured

Mission-driven

Adaptable and entrepreneurial

Strong communicator

Experience working with senior leaders

Familiarity with financing models

Excited about AI

No ego

Job description

Pursuit is seeking a contract Strategy and Operations Associate to work closely with the CEO on expansion plans, growth strategy, and financing approaches in our AI-native nonprofit. You will contribute to high-priority projects, market analyses, and strategic decision-making frameworks with senior leaders.

This hands-on role is ideal for pre-MBA candidates with consulting or strategy experience, or post-MBA professionals, who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and want to apply