Head of Social Impact & Strategy

Partners in Digital Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National Council on Aging is seeking a Chief Impact Officer to drive enterprise-wide social impact strategy and ensure research, programs, policy, and partnerships align with aging well goals. This executive leads cross-functional teams and advocates for evidence-based decision making.

The CIO translates mission into strategy, builds external relationships with funders and policymakers, and champions equity across all initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and scalable impact.

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
• Experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate impact into compelling narratives

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
• Develop and oversee NCOA's long-term impact strategy in alignment with organizational goals
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to integrate impact priorities into strategic planning and resource allocation

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Visionary Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree highly desirable

Job description

National Council on Aging is seeking a Chief Impact Officer to drive enterprise-wide social impact strategy and ensure research, programs, policy, and partnerships align with aging well goals. This executive leads cross-functional teams and advocates for evidence-based decision making.

The CIO translates mission into strategy, builds external relationships with funders and policymakers, and champions equity across all initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and scalable impact.