Are you a strategy professional with a passion for making the world a better place? Do you excel in using data and insights to inform challenging organizational decisions? Can you successfully craft policies and procedures that balance rigor with efficiency, flexibility, and innovation? Do you want to join a diverse and highly skilled global team where you will make a lasting impact? If yes, then this is the role for you!
We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply! For internal candidates, we also encourage Associates to apply!
Your Impact
The Senior Associate for Strategic Planning & Growth will work closely with a small team that leads RMI’s strategic planning processes; supports impact measurement, evaluation, and learning; and provides frameworks and due diligence for strategic growth opportunities (e.g., new partnerships, market affiliates, acquisitions, geographic expansion). You will also support RMI’s Strategy Council in guiding overall institute strategy and managing key portfolio decisions.
Strategic Planning & Growth is part of RMI’s Strategy Team, which also includes Strategic Insights (who provide portfolio-level insights and thought leadership, internally and externally) and Strategic Engagement (who provide strategic frameworks and support for engaging critical stakeholders). Regardless of your background or level of experience, you will have the opportunity to help bring about change in the world that you might not find anywhere else in your career.
This role will report to the Manager, Strategic Planning & Growth
Major Roles And Responsibilities
Support the process management of RMI’s internal innovation fund from the application process through the lifecycle of each grant (e.g., tracking submissions, coordinating with applicants, improving processes, etc.)
Help coordinate and execute RMI’s annual strategic planning process in partnership with the Manager and Principal of Strategic Planning & Growth, including identifying requirements and potential solutions for a strategy management software platform
Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and SP&G team to provide strategic decision-making support and system sensing to RMI Programs
Contribute to developing and continuously improving strategy guidelines and processes related to emerging opportunities, new coalitions, market affiliates, and mergers and acquisitions.
Coordinate with other core business functions (e.g., Development, Finance) to integrate strategy-related processes and guidelines with other related business processes.
Partner with the Strategic Insights and Engagement teams to track strategic blind spots and emerging opportunities for new bodies of work.
Core Skills And Experiences
4+ years in the corporate or non-profit sectors with experience in one or more of project or portfolio management, strategic planning, strategy or management consulting, corporate development, venture capital, or similar role.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policies, processes, or procedures that affect multiple internal stakeholders with sometimes conflicting priorities and perspectives.
Ability to listen actively, be diplomatic, and communicate your ideas clearly, including when working with top-level executives in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Evidence of strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft applications.
Desired Skills And Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in business, environmental studies, political science, economics, or related field. MBA or a graduate degree a plus.
Generalist experience working in environment, climate, or energy field strongly desired.
Demonstrated experience in creating strategic organization-wide impact, such as leading a project / process that was implemented across a large organization
International experience desired but not required.
We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.
Location
We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.
Compensation
RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, a new Senior Associate joins at the minimum to mid salary range of $84,000 to $103,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
Commuter and work from home stipends
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About RMI
RMI is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. Since our founding in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI’s chairman emeritus, we continue to grow and have a global reach and reputation.
For 40 years, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range, and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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