Stand Together
Strategist
$110K–$140K
Arlington, Virginia · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 4–6 years in strategy, consulting, policy analysis, research, or a similar advisory role.
About the job
Advises a Priority Initiative team by researching complex issues, developing strategic recommendations, and producing materials to guide planning and action.
What you'll do
- Support initiative strategy from point of view and resource planning through performance checks and stakeholder materials.
- Synthesize internal knowledge, external data, and expert input into evidence-based recommendations and clear writing.
- Build trust with issue leaders and improve shared standards, tools, and frameworks for planning and assessing work.
What they ask for
- Skill in turning qualitative and quantitative information into strategic recommendations.
- Strong writing and speaking skills, including explaining complex ideas simply to senior leaders.
- Working knowledge of the social change, policy, and political landscape, with ability to learn new issues quickly.
- Ability to drive projects independently, stay organized across multiple threads, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Consulting experience, ideally embedded with a client team.
- Background in policy analysis, research, or philanthropy.
Pay
USD $110,000 – $140,000 per year (base salary)
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative