Senior Strategic Advisor (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation)

This is a Baltimore-based, hybrid position at the Homewood Campus.

About the role

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (BCPI) seeks a Senior Strategic Advisor to lead the development of strategic frameworks and action plans for major initiatives at the Center. The first of its kind in the world, the Center aims to advance the field of public sector innovation by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research to transform the culture of government, deliver exceptional results for residents, and inspire trust in public service. Reporting to the Center’s Civic Engagement Director, the Senior Strategic Advisor will work closely with Center leadership, School of Government and Policy leadership, faculty, and external partners to strengthen civic engagement practice and resident-driven innovation in cities.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Center leadership and partners, design, develop, and refine frameworks and programming that contribute to the field of public sector innovation and civic engagement.
• Advance the Center’s learning and training efforts by designing and developing methods, playbooks, and implementation tools that strengthen how civic engagement is integrated into public innovation practice in city halls.
• Oversee the production and dissemination of multiple knowledge products (e.g., case studies) designed to contribute to the body of knowledge for the field of civic engagement and public innovation.
• Contribute to the Center’s standing as a highly respected international thought leader for public innovation and civic engagement practices.
• Keep abreast of relevant research and emerging practice in the field to identify opportunities for collaboration, amplification, and scholarly engagement to advance the Center’s role as a thought leader.
• Translate emerging practices and insights into case studies, instructional materials and syllabi, practice briefs, implementation guides, conference presentations, and other knowledge products that strengthen the field of public innovation.
• Manage external consultants and partners supporting curriculum development, instructional design, coaching resources, research, and related workstreams.
• Coordinate with other JHU centers and external stakeholders to align agendas and support strategic collaborations.
• Represent the Center to external stakeholders including governments, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and academic and public sector leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of BCPI, the school, and university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or a related field required.
• Seven years of experience in management, analysis, and/or planning operations in a large complex organization.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing donor-funded programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research and data into actionable strategy and programmatic recommendations.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving government leaders, community organizations, and philanthropic partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex information for varied audiences and across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communications skills to serve as a persuasive representative for programs with cities, partner organizations, and students at public forums and elsewhere.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work independently in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating with external partners.

Pay

Starting salary range: $102,295 - $179,375 annually (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule.