Senior Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy
$163,000–$163,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead strategy development, grantmaking, and portfolio management for statewide and national policy and advocacy grants in Economic Mobility, including worker ownership and social safety net initiatives. Conduct due diligence, evaluate proposals, and draft agreements while growing grantees through check-ins, site visits, and technical assistance. Monitor California state policy trends and surface critical insights from the field to inform SP's grantmaking strategy and impact narratives. Build relationships with government, philanthropy, and sector leaders to coordinate efforts and pursue policy impact beyond grants through convenings and briefings. Represent the organization at conferences and collaborate with Program Officers to align strategies across geographies. Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and communications by providing stories for public dissemination.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 10 years of related experience at a senior program level in policy engagement and analysis
- Deep policy and advocacy expertise, preferably in Economic Mobility
- Knowledge of relevant regional, state, and federal policy landscapes
- Track record of successfully leading advocacy efforts resulting in real and measurable change
- Proven grantmaking experience, including conducting due diligence on nonprofit organizations
- Assessing organizational, programmatic, and financial capacity for growth and scale
- Developing grant agreements, measurable outcomes, and shared goals with grantee partners
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, long-term, multi-stakeholder strategic initiatives from conception through execution
- Recognized internally and externally by the professional community as an expert, leader, and convener in the field of Economic Mobility
- Proven ability to build, influence, and sustain collaborative, trust-based relationships with internal colleagues, community organizations, public and private agencies, and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
- Demonstrated experience addressing policies and systems impacting low-wage and housing-insecure residents and communities, including immigrant and multilingual families and youth
- Strategic thinking with robust quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to conduct thorough due diligence on an organization's program and financial models, and organizational capacity
- Demonstrated adaptability, resourcefulness, and sound judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and respond constructively to change
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Adept at giving and receiving feedback, listening actively, and navigating complex or sensitive situations
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to develop and refine processes that enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
- Ability to write clearly and concisely to reflect rigorous analysis of complex issues
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel within the state and nationwide as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Experience in philanthropic strategy, grantmaking, and grant portfolio management
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