Program Officer, Knowledge Management and AI Enablement—Gates Foundation 2024

OpenDoorHub; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gates Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for Knowledge Management and AI Enablement, a limited-term role through December 2027. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in knowledge management or data analysis are required.

The role focuses on stewarding data assets and translating information into structured insights for AI-enabled work. You will design data infrastructure to support AI tool development, enable readiness across data, processes, and culture, and manage a range of data types to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with advanced degrees preferred.
• 5+ years in knowledge management, data analysis, or related roles.
• Experience with multiple data types, including qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data infrastructure to support AI tool development.
• Enable AI readiness across data, processes, and organizational culture.
• Work with diverse data types, including communications data and public opinion research.
• Oversee cataloging, coding, tagging, and organizing data for AI-enabled analysis and reporting.
• Prepare data for analysis and reporting, supporting investigations and insight generation.

Skills

Knowledge management

Data analysis

AI enablement

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Program Officer, Knowledge Management and AI Enablement—Gates Foundation 2024

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is hiring a Program Officer for Knowledge Management and AI Enablement, a limited-term position until December 2027. The role requires a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in knowledge management, data analysis, or a related field.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Program Officer, Knowledge Management and AI Enablement to steward diverse data assets and translate complex information into structures and systems. This limited-term position, lasting until December 2027, requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a related field. The salary range for this role is $143,000 to $214,400 USD.

Overview

The Program Officer, Knowledge Management and AI Enablement will be responsible for designing and building data infrastructure to support the development and use of advanced AI tools. This includes ensuring key data assets are organized, governed, and accessible for analysis and learning.

• Design and build data infrastructure to support AI tool development
• Enable AI readiness across data, processes, and organizational culture
• Work with diverse data types, including communications data and public opinion research
• Oversee cataloging, coding, tagging, and organizing data for AI-enabled analysis and reporting
• Prepare data for analysis and reporting, supporting analytical investigations and synthesis across teams
• Apply quantitative analytical tools and methods to support evaluation, learning, and insight generation

This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a related field, with advanced degrees preferred. Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where the position is located.

• Bachelor's degree required, with advanced degrees in information science, data science, social science, public policy, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in knowledge management, data analysis, research, evaluation, or a related role
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple data types, including qualitative and quantitative datasets
• Competitive salary range of $143,000 to $214,400 USD
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization
• Ability to develop and apply AI tools and expertise to support communications and programmatic work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected salary range for this role?

The salary range for this role is $143,000 to $214,400 USD, with the potential for higher salaries in certain locations.

What are the requirements for work authorization?

Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where the position is located.

What is the duration of this position?

This is a limited-term position that will last until the end of December 2027.

How much travel is expected for this role?

This role includes up to 20% domestic and international travel.

What are the preferred qualifications for this role?

Advanced degrees in information science, data science, social science, public policy, or a related field are preferred.

Is relocation assistance provided?

No, relocation will not be provided for this role.