Lead and deliver a growing consulting and impact modeling practice that supports philanthropic and investor clients in achieving measurable social and economic outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

• Partner with the CIO to shape and lead the Impact Advisory Services initiative as a core strategic pillar of the Foundation.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the advisory function, managing budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning to ensure high-quality and financially sustainable execution.
• Execute and refine the growth strategy led by the CIO to expand the Foundation’s advisory reach while maintaining strong alignment with mission and values.
• Develop and continuously improve internal IP, toolkits, and advisory playbooks that advance the field of ROI-based and outcomes-driven philanthropy.
• Collaborate closely with the Impact Modeling & Measurement (IMM) team to ensure methodological rigor, data accuracy, and integration of cutting-edge modeling approaches—including AI-enabled tools—into advisory engagements.

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Serve as the Foundation’s lead and sole consultant, managing all aspects of client delivery from scoping to final presentation.
• Design and deliver customized advisory engagements that integrate ROI/SROI modeling, impact analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Lead multi-phase consulting projects that include stakeholder facilitation, leadership alignment, and actionable strategy development.
• Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder sessions, and strategic discussions that translate complex data into practical, evidence-based decisions.
• Partner with the CIO as a co-facilitator or strategic thought partner on high-impact engagements when needed.
• Ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations for analytical rigor, insight, and timeliness.
• Continuously monitor client satisfaction and incorporate feedback to improve service quality, efficiency, and learning.

External Representation & Business Development

• Identify, cultivate, and secure mission-aligned client opportunities and partnerships to expand Impact Advisory Services’ reach and influence.
• Scope, price, and propose advisory engagements that balance financial sustainability with mission-driven impact.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships that lead to repeat engagements and multi-phase partnerships.
• Represent the GitLab Foundation’s ROI approach and evidence-based advisory work at conferences, in sector networks, and through public forums.
• Contribute thought leadership through case studies, presentations, and publications that elevate the Foundation’s visibility in outcomes-driven philanthropy and impact modeling.

Skillset

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, philanthropic advisory, impact measurement, or adjacent analytical and strategy service delivery roles.
• Demonstrated success leading a service business, practice line, or consulting function, with responsibility for delivery quality, client satisfaction, and financial sustainability.
• Deep expertise in impact modeling and measurement, including ROI/SROI model development, cost-effectiveness analysis, and quantitative or economic modeling.
• Proven ability to independently produce analytical deliverables (e.g., ROI models, sensitivity analyses, dashboards, and client-ready reports) with minimal support.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, and client relationship management skills, with experience designing and delivering services for funders, foundations, or social enterprises.
• Experience with data innovation, including the use of AI, LLMs, automation, or advanced analytics to enhance modeling, evaluation, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in one or more areas such as health care, workforce development, change management, impact validation audits, or tech platform development (highly desirable).
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex analytical insights into clear, compelling narratives for executive and external audiences.
• Comfortable operating in agile, entrepreneurial environments with a strong bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling (Google Sheets/Excel) and data visualization (Tableau or PowerBI); experience with Python or R is a plus.
• High emotional intelligence, humility, and commitment to continuous improvement, modeling the Foundation’s CREDIT values in all interactions.

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