Senior Strategy Development Specialist (Temporary)

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: September 02, 2026 - Until Filled Employee Type: GENTEMP General Temps, OO129 Strategy Department (STRG) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $102,062.00 - $158,178.00 Rank: NEASO Rank 7 Position Details:

Emphasis The position supports the NEA's strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward advancing public education by working within the Strategy Department in the Office of the Executive Director. The incumbent will play a key role in helping to incorporate the incoming NEA President's vision and priorities and align them with the Association's strategic direction. The role includes policy analysis, synthesis, and development of resources and engagement opportunities that support organizational understanding, learning, and strategy implementation. The position will also support association-wide strategic planning, organizational learning, innovation initiatives including labor-management collaboration practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness, member well-being, and student outcomes.

Summary This six-month assignment provides an opportunity to contribute to several high-priority initiatives across the Association. The incumbent will partner with others in the Strategy Department to support strategic planning, organizational learning, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative practice to help strengthen alignment between NEA's vision, strategic priorities, and organizational implementation efforts. The incumbent will work closely with Strategy Department colleagues, leadership, and internal stakeholders to synthesize complex information and develop clear, compelling materials, presentations, reports, analyses, and engagement experiences that build understanding and support informed decision-making. Key responsibilities may include: Vision Alignment & Innovation Support the clarification and communication of the incoming NEA President's aspirational vision and strategic priorities. Align presidential vision priorities with the Association's Strategic Plan and identify opportunities for integration across organizational initiatives. Create and present materials, resources, briefing documents, and presentations for leadership, the NEA Board of Directors, and other internal stakeholders. Advance initiatives designed to deepen leadership understanding of connectedness, belonging, and their role in strengthening organizational culture, member engagement, and achievement of NEA's mission to unite members and the nation. Recommend learning opportunities for the NEA's Vision Dialogue Group (G27) that support the ongoing discussions around connectedness/belonging and other relevant topics to clarify NEA’s emerging theory of success. Strategic Planning and Organizational Learning Support implementation of the NEA Strategic Plan and alignment of strategic priorities with organizational planning and budgeting processes. Partner with Strategy Department colleagues to plan and prepare for the 2027 SWOT Analysis process, including project design, stakeholder engagement strategies, desired outcomes, timelines, and workplans. Conduct analyses and develop reports that reflect organizational learning emerging from implementation of the Strategic Plan. Develop high-quality written products, presentations, learning resources, and facilitation materials that strengthen strategic thinking and organizational learning across the enterprise. Innovation: Labor-Management Collaboration Partner with Strategy Department colleagues and cross-functional teams to deepen organizational understanding of Labor-Management Collaboration (LMC) as a power-building strategy. Develop, curate, and maintain repositories of educational and professional development materials for NEA