Strategic Planning & Execution Lead

the USO; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Education reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

The USO in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced strategy professional to help shape and execute enterprise strategic planning. You will distill inputs into clear recommendations, draft executive materials, and support senior leaders across multiple functions.

Role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous analysis, and timely decision support in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. In-person collaboration with mission-driven teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; nonprofit management, business administration, strategic management or related field preferred.
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the enterprise strategic plan including research analysis and synthesis of inputs.
• Organize cross functional inputs into summaries and draft recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare executive briefings and strategy documents for VP review.
• Identify themes and decision points within strategy work.
• Conduct research to support priorities and tradeoff discussions.
• Assist with business case drafting for major initiatives.
• Track progress and risks across workstreams.
• Develop high quality executive materials for senior leadership meetings.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Analytical thinking

Executive communications

Cross-functional collaboration

High attention to detail

Project coordination

Decision support

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritization skills

Professional discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification preferred

Job description

The USO in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced strategy professional to help shape and execute enterprise strategic planning. You will distill inputs into clear recommendations, draft executive materials, and support senior leaders across multiple functions.

Role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous analysis, and timely decision support in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. In-person collaboration with mission-driven teams is essential.