Strategy & Impact Analyst
Weinberg Community, Chicago, IL, United States
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.
Schedule: Full‑time: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Compensation: Salaried, exempt, $553k to $80k.
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?
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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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.
Schedule: Full‑time: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Compensation: Salaried, exempt, $553k to $80k.
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?
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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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