NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.

Duties

The Senior Program Strategist in the Office of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives will engage in advancing NEH's mission by developing and implementing strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships that enhance the agency's impact. The Senior Program Strategist will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align and leverage expertise, ideas, and resources to NEH's programs and priorities, oversee the management of high-profile initiatives, and play a vital role in building lasting partnerships with public, private, philanthropic and international organizations. Strategic Initiatives Development and Management: Assist in the design and implementation of NEH's special initiatives. Collaborate with NEH program divisions and internal working groups to align and leverage existing funding opportunities with special initiatives to advance the agency's strategic goals. Oversee program management of special initiatives, providing oversight, guidance, and ensuring projects meet objectives and timelines. Partnerships Management: Identify, develop, and sustain strategic partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and international organizations to support and amplify NEH's mission and priorities. Develop and present informed and/or creative recommendations to advance the agency's partnership goals. Support in setting the strategic direction for engaging partners by working across program teams to maximize partnerships to advance the goals of the agency. Advise, consult, and collaborate with agency staff on the development and implementation of partnerships. Engage with stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities that enhance the agency's presence in the humanities and culture sector. Support the creation of NEH partnerships, including memoranda of understanding and other agreements with partner organizations. Communicate and track NEH's special initiatives and partnerships work, working closely with the Office of Communications and program staff to highlight stories and impacts. Program Leadership and Support: Support in building and standardizing internal processes, operations, and tools for NEH to engage in partnerships, supporting the agency's partnership capacity and culture. Assist in producing content and materials related to the agency's partnerships and strategic initiatives, i.e., fact sheets, web content for the agency's website, and internal SharePoint site, etc. Participate in internal and external working groups as relevant. Support the Assistant Chair for Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives in preparing reports and briefing materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Relevant experience and/or education
• Favorable background investigation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. At the GS-13 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For example, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, program analysis, and providing recommendations to improve program outcomes; developing and managing program initiatives aimed at promoting local, national, or international partnerships, ensuring they align with organizational goals and enhance program effectiveness; analyzing program performance data to assess strategy effectiveness, making adjustments to meet evolving priorities or improve results; engaging with internal and external stakeholders, such as public, private, philanthropic, and international organizations, to foster collaboration and promote organizational initiatives. Other relevant experience includes preparing reports and briefings for senior leadership, outlining program progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations, as well as managing complex projects that require coordination across multiple divisions, organizations, or international partners, ensuring timelines are met and resources are optimized. As part of the online application process you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies: Administration and ManagementExternal AwarenessOral CommunicationPartneringStakeholder ManagementWriting

Education

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Contacts

• Address National Endowment for the Humanities 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20506 US
• Name: NEH Human Resources
• Phone: 2026068415
• Email: [email protected]