At the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab (GPL), we partner with governments to improve outcomes for communities across the United States. Our teams work on challenges such as rethinking who responds to certain 911 calls, identifying earlier points of support for children and families, and strengthening efforts that prevent people from losing their homes.<\/p>\n
Working at the GPL means contributing to systems-level change\u2014designing strategies, informing policy, and helping government leaders deliver better services.<\/p>\n
The GPL is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations<\/strong> to work closely with the Executive Director in a Chief-of-Staff\u2013style role. Responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Improving core functions across the organization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Building operational systems that enhance performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Driving alignment between strategy and implementation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Apply here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For more information click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The GPL is hiring Government Innovation Fellows<\/strong>\u2014professionals passionate about improving government performance and advancing social change.<\/p>\n Fellows lead day-to-day project work with partner governments, managing transformation initiatives from concept through implementation.<\/p>\n Fellows gain experience in:<\/strong><\/p>\n Project management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Research and data analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n High-level stakeholder engagement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Designing and testing service delivery reforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This leader will translate GPL\u2019s strategic vision into organization-wide execution, designing and strengthening internal systems that support high-impact work.<\/p>\n\n
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