Senior Program Officer, Data & Insights – $26,242/month | Remote (U.S.)

The world’s largest philanthropic foundation is hiring a Senior Program Officer, Data & Insights to lead a high-impact portfolio focused on strengthening the global philanthropy-data ecosystem. This is a remote-eligible U.S.-based role with an annual salary of up to $314,900 (USD $26,242 per month). Application deadline: August 27, 2025.

About the Foundation

The Foundation is dedicated to ending poverty, reducing inequality, and improving health outcomes globally. Through philanthropy and innovation, it empowers people everywhere to lead healthy and productive lives.

This role sits within the Philanthropic Partnerships Team (PPT), which mobilizes resources from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporate foundations, and other global donors. The Data & Insights portfolio is at the heart of shaping how data is collected, analyzed, and used to drive smarter philanthropy.

Role Overview

The Senior Program Officer will lead the Foundation’s philanthropic data agenda by:

• Improving data flows so philanthropic data is timely, standardized, and accessible.

• Curating giving opportunities to match donor intent with pressing global needs.

• Exploring emerging technologies like AI to transform philanthropic decision-making.

This is a strategic leadership role that goes far beyond data management—it’s about influencing the future of philanthropy worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Data & Insights portfolio strategy.

• Shape grantmaking strategies and manage a grant portfolio.

• Cultivate partnerships with data providers and sector leaders.

• Serve as a thought leader, representing the Foundation at global conferences.

• Translate insights into actionable strategies for philanthropy stakeholders.

• Support measurement, learning, and evaluation across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (economics, finance, public policy, business, gender studies, or data science). Advanced degrees preferred.

• Experience: At least 7 years of relevant leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit data, philanthropic initiatives, or strategy consulting.

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of philanthropic data, grantmaking, and portfolio management.

• Skills: Strong collaboration, communication, and ability to navigate complex environments.

• Regional Knowledge: Experience with philanthropic landscapes in Africa, India, the Middle East, or China is highly valued.

• Travel: Up to 20% international travel required.

Why Apply?

✔ Lead a global data strategy shaping the future of philanthropy.
✔ Earn up to $314,900/year with U.S. remote flexibility.
✔ Join a mission-driven foundation tackling poverty and inequity.

📅 Deadline: August 27, 2025
🌍 Location: Remote U.S. (with travel requirements)
💼 Position: Senior Program Officer, Data & Insights

👉 Apply now via the official careers portal.

FAQs

Q1: What is the salary for this role?
The Senior Program Officer, Data & Insights, earns up to USD $314,900 annually ($26,242/month).

Q2: Is the role remote?
Yes. The position is remote within the U.S., with up to 20% international travel.

Q3: What qualifications are required?
At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, business, gender studies, or data science, plus 7 years of relevant experience in philanthropy, nonprofit data, or strategy leadership.

Q4: What will the Senior Program Officer do?
The role leads the Foundation’s Data & Insights portfolio, managing grants, shaping philanthropic data systems, fostering partnerships, and driving innovation (including AI applications).

Q5: When is the application deadline?
Applications close on August 27, 2025.