Principal Officer, Measurement, Learning & Evaluation (Philanthropy)

TL;DR

Principal Officer, Measurement, Learning & Evaluation (Philanthropy): Designing and stewarding a division-wide MLE system to enable evidence-informed strategic decisions for equitable upward mobility with an accent on impact measurement and cross-portfolio synthesis. Focus on translating complex data into actionable leadership insights and establishing standardized measurement guardrails to drive resource allocation.

Location: Seattle, WA. Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US; no immigration sponsorship provided.

Salary: $212,800 – $362,800 USD

Company

The largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.

What you will do

• Lead the design and stewardship of the division-wide impact model and shared outcomes aligned to Ambition 2045.
• Establish and govern shared measurement standards, definitions, and reporting norms across portfolios.
• Synthesize cross-portfolio insights to inform leadership tradeoffs, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Design and facilitate structured forums to embed learning throughout the strategy and investment lifecycle.
• Provide leadership for the MLE community of practice to ensure coherence and quality of deliverables.
• Partner with the AI Enablement hub to integrate AI-enabled learning systems into the MLE process.

Requirements

• Unrestricted work authorization in the US is required (no sponsorship available).
• Advanced degree in economics, public policy, education, statistics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in measurement, evaluation, research, or analytics.
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex measurement and learning systems at scale.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in matrixed, ambiguous environments.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
• Generous paid time off and paid family leave.
• Foundation-paid retirement contributions.
• Inclusive work environment committed to diversity, equity, and non-extractive data practices.
• Opportunities to engage in several employee communities.