Strategic Initiatives Lead for District Performance

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Specialist, Strategic Initiatives to lead and coordinate high-impact projects within the Office of the Chief of Staff. The role focuses on performance management processes, cross-functional initiatives, and stakeholder communications to advance district priorities.

The position entails handling operational work, including meeting logistics and deliverables such as strategy PowerPoints, memos, and executive communications, while fostering collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in the education sector a plus.
• Strong project management, organizational, and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while building relationships across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage tracking and reporting systems for DCPS performance management priorities, including milestones and leading indicators.
• Coordinates the annual performance evaluation process with data and employee services teams.
• Develops presentations, briefing materials, memoranda, and other communications.
• Reviews and prepares materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with district priorities.
• Supports cross-functional projects through research, project management, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of key deliverables.
• Helps lead special projects and initiatives as directed by the Chief of Staff.
• Coordinates development and submission of the DCPS Mayoral Performance Plan and quarterly updates.
• Organizes and coordinates logistics for leadership meetings, workgroups, and cross-office engagements.
• Builds relationships across DCPS offices and with external partners to support collaboration.
• Serves as a liaison across the Office of the Chief of Staff's teams to advance shared priorities and organizational goals.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Specialist, Strategic Initiatives to lead and coordinate high-impact projects within the Office of the Chief of Staff. The role focuses on performance management processes, cross-functional initiatives, and stakeholder communications to advance district priorities.

The position entails handling operational work, including meeting logistics and deliverables such as strategy PowerPoints, memos, and executive communications, while fostering collaboration