Vice President, The Economy

Organization

Stand Together

Location

Arlington, VA

Job Description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 
As the Vice President for The Economy Priority Initiative, you will play a central role in accelerating progress on one of the most robust and successful portfolios in the country dedicated to transforming how the country tackles the many economic challenges facing Americans.   You will partner with leaders across the Stand Together community to develop and operationalize comprehensive strategies, drive a culture of accountability and performance analysis on our investments, and explore new frontiers to accelerate progress toward our vision for the economy.
 
Your work will help shape the policy landscape and civil society to reduce barriers to entrepreneurship, modernize regulatory environments, and promote free-market solutions that directly impact the lives and prosperity of millions.

How You Will Contribute:

  • Continuously Improve Economic Strategy: Shape and enhance Stand Together’s economic strategy, increasing the organization’s ability to respond swiftly and strategically to new opportunities and challenges within the economy.
  • Lead and Influence: Lead a diverse team focused on key economic issues, driving professional growth and talent development to maximize the team’s impact.
  • Lead Rigorous Performance Analysis: Work closely with internal teams to conduct regular, detailed analyses of investment performance that drives better and faster decisions across organizations.
  • Collaborate with Executive Leadership: Partner with leaders across Stand Together’s various organizations to integrate and execute strategies, ensuring alignment with the broader community’s goals and objectives.
  • Align Stakeholders with Strategic Plans: Connect internal teams and external partners to vision, prioritized goals, and strategic initiatives for The Economy, fostering a shared commitment to advancing economic freedom.
  • Leverage Best Practices and Insights: Incorporate deep subject matter expertise on economic policy and free-market principles to identify high-impact partnerships and new frontiers of the strategy.
  • Cultivate and Manage Partnerships: Foster new relationships and manage existing partnerships with influential stakeholders to advance economic initiatives.
  • Lead Strategic Communication Efforts: In partnership with Marketing and Communications, oversee the development of a comprehensive communication strategy, engaging media, Stand Together partners, and internal stakeholders to promote economic priorities and achievements.

What You Will Bring:

  • 15+ years of experience leading strategic economic projects with a focus on free markets, innovation, and regulatory reform.
  • Proven track record of driving public policy strategies and/or advancements in civil society that advance economic freedom and opportunity.
  • Ability to lead leaders – you have experience galvanizing leaders to work closely together toward a shared vision.
  • Experience and confidence in leading without direct authority.
  • Experience working with a broad network of stakeholders, including policymakers, think tanks, and business leaders.
  • Ability to navigate an extremely complex and matrixed organization and diverse array of stakeholders.
  • Superior communication and leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Passion for economic freedom and the principles of human progress.
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring:

  • A blend of experience driving progress on visible policy and advocacy initiatives at the federal level, as well experience leading cross-functional initiatives in the business sector.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.