Strategy & Impact Analyst

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Older Adults
Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife has been a trusted leader in senior services across the Chicago area. Guided by Jewish values and grounded in respect, compassion, and advocacy, we help older adults live with independence, wellness, dignity, and purpose.
Our holistic model-powered through our Hub for Care Coordination-connects older adults to the support they need physically, emotionally, and socially. We provide a wide range of services including residential living, affordable housing, care coordination, counseling, Holocaust Community Services, and lifelong learning programs.
If you're passionate about community impact and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role
CJE SeniorLife seeks a Strategy and Impact Analyst to support execution and coordination of strategic initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the VP & Chief Strategy Officer, this role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys bridging strategy and execution through portfolio tracking, dashboards, research, and cross-functional coordination. This position offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to organizational strategy while building expertise in operational coordination, impact measurement, and data-driven decision making.

What You'll Do
Strategic Initiatives Tracking (50%)
* Support intake and assessment of new initiative requests using project management tools and working with leaders throughout the organization
* Gather and organize overview templates, business cases, roadmaps, and other materials for organizational initiatives
* Coordinate tracking of initiatives against timelines, noting risks, providing status updates, and supporting all aspects of meetings to review initiatives status
* Assist with value assessment for strategic initiatives, reviewing budgets, spending, and analyzing outcome/impact
* Coordinate cross-functional communication on organizational priorities and overall status

Metrics, Dashboards, & Reporting (30%)
* Develop and maintain dashboards for program performance and strategic initiative tracking: assemble data, ensure data quality, create reports and visualizations for various audiences
* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) across strategic initiatives and program outcomes
* Collaborate on survey design, data compilation, and analysis (i.e., satisfaction and impact measurement)
* Support data aggregation, analysis, and reporting for grantors

Strategic Analysis & Special Project Support (20%)
* Assist with market research for expansion opportunities and new initiatives: market assessment, competitive analysis, data gathering, and business case development
* Leverage data and research to support grant proposal development
* Prepare presentations and reports for Board meetings and leadership reviews

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, and committed to serving older adults.

Required
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, public policy, public health, social sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience
* 3-5 years of experience in strategy, research, program evaluation, project management, or analytics roles
* Skilled in use of productivity and analytics software, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Large Language AI models, project management, reporting/visualization

Preferred
* Experience in nonprofit or healthcare settings
* Familiarity with Salesforce reporting and dashboards
* Survey design and data analysis experience
* Knowledge of satisfaction measurement and outcomes tracking
* Understanding of senior services or aging services sector
* Familiarity with portfolio management or PMO practices
* Experience interacting with C-suite executives and Board of Directors leadership

Core Competencies
* Analytical & Systems Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and understand how initiatives, programs, and systems interconnect to inform strategic decision-making
* Process & Organization: Strong organizational skills with a focus on building and maintaining clear, repeatable process, enabling effective balancing of multiple initiatives and priorities
* Coordination & Facilitation: Skilled at bringing people and information together to drive progress
* Attention to Detail & Quality: Consistently produces accurate, high-quality work and ensures reliability of data, reporting, and materials
* Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to create professional reports and presentations and interact across all organizational levels
* Adaptability & Initiative: Comfortable with ambiguity and working independently in a dynamic environment, and able to pivot as needs evolve

Why Work at CJE SeniorLife?
In addition to doing meaningful work, full-time employees enjoy access to excellent benefits, including:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($65,000-$80,000)
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance, Disability Coverage
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discount programs, wellness offerings, and learning opportunities including professional development
* Opportunity to make meaningful impact supporting older adults in the Chicagoland area
* Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Our Culture
At CJE SeniorLife, we live our values every day: Respect. Advocacy. Compassion. Innovation. Intention. Accountability.
We also embrace the "CJE Way"-bringing positivity, patience, and kindness into every interaction.

CJE SeniorLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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