Senior Strategist (Full-Time)

Senior Strategy Advisor
Job ID 2026-6797

Category Mission & Business Operations Services

Type Full-Time Salaried

Company Nakupuna Solutions

Job Locations US-D.C.-Washington

Overview Nakupuna Solutions seeks a Senior Strategy Advisor for the Office of Health Programs (OHP). The Office of Health Programs (OHP) serves as the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy's (GHSD) central office for health program implementation and oversight. OHP protects Americans and enhances U.S. security and prosperity by providing technical leadership and award management for lifesaving global health programs. OHP advances international efforts to combat HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal and child health challenges that threaten global stability and U.S. interests. OHP ensures that U.S. investments in global health achieve measurable results.
OHP staff collaborate with foreign governments, organizations, industry, and non-governmental actors to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and reduce morbidity and mortality among children, mothers, and families. The Office develops, implements, and coordinates health program policies and initiatives that promote well-governed country health systems capable of responding to the needs of their people and acting responsibly within the international system. OHP also leads efforts to coordinate health programming with other global donors, support the scale-up of evidence-based best practices, and build self-sufficient health systems abroad. Through this work, OHP saves lives, fosters global health security, and advances U.S. national, economic, and health interests.

Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to mission requirements and reasonable accommodation.
Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement engagement strategies to foster collaboration and partnership
Support strategic external communication for the innovation fund, including messaging, outreach, and visibility
Provide technical coordination and planning for innovation fund activities and investments
Prepare reports, briefings, and communication materials for stakeholders and leadership
Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and recommend improvements

Qualifications Skills/Qualifications:
Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement
Experience with innovation fund management and technical coordination
Strong communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills
Ability to develop and implement external communication strategies
Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
Analytical skills for planning and evaluating strategic initiatives
Education and Experience:
Master's degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program management, including experience with innovation funds or similar mechanisms
Deliverables:
Strategic initiative and engagement plans
External communication strategies and materials for the innovation fund
Technical coordination and planning documents
Stakeholder engagement and partnership summaries
Progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, and recommendations
Location:
Washington, DC
Clearance: Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to walk for extended periods throughout the work day including moving between buildings and covering long distances by foot.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $165,500 - $183,500. The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.

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