Associate, Strategy

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is seeking a Strategy Associate to join its Strategy and Engagement team. This entry-level role focuses on supporting the organization’s strategy and planning processes, as well as providing administrative support to the board of directors and the Strategy team.

Responsibilities

• Fielding new business opportunities, completing next actions in coordination with various internal stakeholders, and scheduling and documenting actions in design sessions to create potential new programs and projects
• Communicating with teams on a quarterly basis to collect and enter program impact metrics, analyzing data and presenting findings to teams, and preparing post-meeting briefs with necessary action plans
• Supporting board member outreach, recruitment, onboarding, and transitions through preparing project plans, background documents, and internal and external communications
• Supporting board meetings by creating, communicating and managing internal project plans, preparing draft meeting materials, documenting action items during meetings, and communicating them to relevant stakeholders
• Providing logistical support for all Board of Director’s meetings and all internal strategy meetings
• Organizing team meeting agendas
• Preparing and processing new contracts and purchase orders according to FAS procurement procedures; interfacing with contractors, vendors, and the Operations Team to process invoices
• Supporting expense reimbursements for the Chief of Staff

Skills

• 1-2 years of experience working at a nonprofit organization or in consulting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to define and drive action
• Strong organization and project management skills; a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• An ability to see beyond the task at hand to understand the bigger picture
• An ability to manage up and a familiarity with executive communication
• An interest in science and technology, and a curiosity about how sound policy can make a difference in people's lives

Benefits

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance support
• Pre-tax benefits such as healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Commuter benefits

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