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Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
• Making electrification upgrades possible
• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

Responsibilities

• Build and own commercial (sales and marketing) reporting for SPAN, including dashboards and analysis used on a daily and weekly basis to inform sales leadership and sales representatives on sales outcomes and activities
• Run SPAN's volume forecasting process, delivering accurate sales forecasts in partnership with leaders of each of our sales channels
• Perform analysis and provide strategic recommendations to inform SPAN's sales team quotas and variable compensation
• Create ongoing and ad-hoc analysis, reports, and dashboards to inform key strategic decisions across the business, including finance, sales, and operations
• Surface insights from multiple data sources to support complex analysis to align the Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain & Manufacturing teams across volume, revenue, inventory, and production planning
• Enhance and help architect SPAN's data collection to match business process and business channel needs: including ensuring accuracy of data used to make critical decisions
• Conduct market research and gather data to help inform sales strategy, prospecting and marketing activities
• As needed, support on additional projects with the C-suite, sales leadership, and cross-functional partners as we expand into new markets and revenue channels

About You

• You are an adaptable, self-starting, problem-solver who enjoys working across departments and with all layers of the organization, including the CEO and Chief Revenue Officer
• You are undaunted by ambiguity, and enjoy creating clarity that drives the business forward
• You can produce accurate, high-quality analyses very quickly, and retain a deep grasp on the content; you can speak to it authoritatively at any time

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years in management consulting, sales operations, marketing operations, business analysis, or operations in an analytically focused role
• Experience in sales operations and CRMs including Salesforce
• Experience at companies with multiple, complex sales channels
• Deep experience with Excel / Google Sheets or a more advanced analytics engine, Python, R, ArcGIS, ML, Google Earth Engine, SQL, Excel, Tableau, spreadsheet analysis, technical writing
• Experience building databases to match ambiguous problems; ability to structure information to tell stories and draw conclusions
• Excellent data literacy, able to quickly pinpoint the correct measurement methodology (e.g. in-period vs cohort) and run analysis with little or no oversight
• Strong written, in-person, and data communications skills, able to get to the "meaning behind the data", summarize concisely, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business
• Organized and self-directed with flexibility to work across project types and prioritize efforts that will have the greatest impact for the company
• Driven, positive attitude, and get-it-done mentality

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges.

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We're hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility

Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns

Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we'll be in touch with the next steps!

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
The Demand Generation team sits within the Growth organization at Peacock. This team has two core focus areas:
+ Promotional Pricing Strategy - using data-driven insights to shape promotional offers that drive subscriber acquisition, upgrades, and retention.
+ Growth Levers - identifying and evaluating net-new strategic opportunities to unlock sustainable subscriber and revenue growth.
The Manager, Growth Strategy will contribute to both areas, playing a key role in shaping strategic direction through rigorous analysis, thoughtful frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
+ Support development of promotional pricing strategies across ad-hoc and lifecycle scenarios in collaboration with cross-functional ream members (e.g. Product, Marketing, Finance)
+ Create and present clear and compelling strategic presentations to communicate pricing and growth recommendations to stakeholders across the organization
+ Develop business cases and strategic memos to identify new opportunities, articulate rationale, and evaluate past initiatives
+ Identify and evaluate key growth levers by developing strategic frameworks to assess initiative viability, subscriber impact, and financial outcomes
+ Contribute to the conceptual design of new pricing tests and growth initiatives, supporting hypothesis development and prioritization
+ Analyze and synthesize strategic insights for dissemination via presentations, wrap-up documents, and leadership briefings
Qualifications / Requirements
+ Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or an analytical field
+ 3+ years of experience in strategy, business analysis, pricing, or growth-ideally within the streaming, subscription, or digital consumer space
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
+ Experience crafting business cases and strategic recommendations based on both quantitative and qualitative inputs
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority
+ Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work flexibly across departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Desired Characteristics
+ Passionate about entertainment, media, technology, or pricing, including knowledge of current industry trends/thinking
+ Communicative and collaborative, comfortable with a wide variety of stakeholders
+ Flexible and open minded
+ Results oriented with a high attention to detail
+ Experience with industry software such as Airtable, etc
Additional Requirements:
+ This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page ( of the Careers website. Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible).
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**
The Strategy Advancement Advisor provides data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities. Provides business intelligence and strategic planning support for business segments or the company at large. The Strategy Advancement Advisor works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
**Humana, A Fortune 50 Healthcare Company**
Humana is a publicly traded, Fortune 50 health benefits company with a long history of successful innovation and reinvention. It has transformed itself from the largest US nursing home company in the '60s, to the largest US hospital corporation in the '80s, to a leading health benefits company beginning in the '90s. Today, Humana is a leader in consumer-focused health solutions and is one of the largest health benefits organizations in the country.
**Role Overview: Growth Strategy Advisor**
The Growth Strategy team plays a key role in supporting growth across Humana's businesses. The team has a strong dotted-line partnership with the Medicare and Medicaid organization, Humana's largest, which comprises over 80% of the company's total revenue and the majority of its earnings. Team members partner with the senior leaders of the business unit, and more broadly with leaders throughout the enterprise, as they deliver strategy projects addressing some of the businesses' most important opportunities and challenges. These high-profile strategy projects place the team at the forefront of helping to define the future of the organization.
Humana is seeking an experienced team member with meaningful strategy consulting or healthcare strategy experience to join this team. As a Growth Strategy Advisor, you will directly contribute to high-impact strategy projects, engage with executive leadership, and develop actionable recommendations that shape Humana's long-term direction. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where your insights will help inform Board-level discussions and enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
The team's portfolio of work has a particular emphasis on sustainable Medicare Advantage growth. As an Advisor, you will deconstruct issues and challenges, perform targeted research and analysis, and craft sound, logical solutions and recommendations. You will also shape implementation considerations, and work with business owners as appropriate to transition analysis into execution. While doing so, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow team members, subject matter experts, members of Humana's Executive Management Team, and corporate, functional, and business unit leaders.
Recent projects include assessing the performance of strategic initiatives and business areas, refreshing the Medicare Advantage growth strategy, and identifying improvement opportunities for a key business function.
**Key responsibilities include:**
+ Managing analysis and/or work streams within high-profile, high-impact strategy projects
+ Leading interviews and working sessions with leaders within Enterprise Growth and across the broader organization
+ Conducting industry, market, competitor, and financial analysis and identifying insights for Humana
+ Creating high quality analysis and deliverables that clearly frame objectives, issues, and challenges, and articulate insightful findings and recommendations
+ Working collaboratively with fellow team members and leaders across the company
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree with outstanding academic credentials
+ 2+ years of full-time work experience with a leading management consulting firm and/or strategy consulting related experience outside of a consulting firm, coupled with 2-3+ years of additional full-time work experience in a role requiring core strategy consulting skills/capabilities
+ Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to perform complex quantitative and qualitative analyses
+ Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
+ Ability to quickly build and maintain trust with business leaders
+ Experience managing significant workstreams or independent projects
+ Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff
+ Strong commitment to personal and professional growth
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ MBA, MPH, PhD, or graduate degree in a management field
+ Managed care and/or healthcare services work experience
+ Experience leading strategy projects from concept to execution
**Additional Information**
This is a remote role, but majority of work must be conducted on Eastern time. Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$138,200 - $190,100 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
**About Us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President, Growth & Strategy

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win.decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA, Onsite. Domestic travel is required possibly 50% of the time.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried Vice President of Growth and Strategy, which will be a key addition to the GALT leadership team. This position requires previous relevant experience within Department of Defense (DoD) communities and the Defense Industrial Base. Expertise in Military Aviation, Communications, Datalinks, and Command and Control is also essential.

This role will primarily focus on Enterprise Growth Strategy and the generation and capture of opportunities that meet GALT's strategic plan, whilst addressing critical customer needs, growing the business, and building on the history and success of GALT Aerospace. The successful candidate will be expected to be directly involved in all phases of Business Development and Customer Relationship Management, up to and including proposal writing and the following responsibilities:

• Win New Business: Lead pursuits across the DoD, International allies, and other governmental agencies
• Strategic Planning: Develop and oversee implementation of multi-year strategic plans aligned with defense objectives
• Leadership: Lead GALT Growth Department, including Joint Service capture consultants, to mature the opportunity pipelines and expand product and services vertically
• Technical Understanding: Coordinate and collaborate with COO and Engineering Leads to ensure feasibility and reasonableness of GALT pursuits
• Innovation and Modernization: Identify and integrate cutting-edge technology, such as AI, to improve proposal and capture, ensuring GALT stays at the forefront of edge processing, gateways, and communications and sensor networking
• Policy Development: Maintain, expand, and refine GALT Growth Policies and Processes
• Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and goals to measure strategic, operational and tactical initiative effectiveness

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• 15+ years' experience in within DoD communities and/or the Defense Industrial Base
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to rapidly obtain and maintain DoD personnel security clearance at the Secret Level
• Ability to work and lead in a collaborative, fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills coupled with strong critical and analytical thinking to bridge complex military CONOPS gaps with Joint Command and Control (C2) solutions
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure as part of a team or individually as required
• Technically minded leader who can build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to defense C2 market
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
• Experience in Business Development to include opportunity identification, developing business cases, and capture management

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Master's Degree – preferred in Business or Engineering
• 20+ years' experience within the Aviation, Communication/Datalinks, and military communities coupled with proven Corporate Business Development
• Top Secret/SCI Eligible Clearance
• Ability to leverage personal, extensive DoD connections, including influencers and decision makers
• Success with development and growth of new defense business pipelines
• Knowledge of government contracting, fielding, requirements generation, and budgeting for the purposes of transitioning prototype capabilities to production as well as knowledge in defense acquisitions
• Demonstrated experience communicating/briefing executives, managers, employees, and customers to maintain a sustainable working relationship
• Demonstrated ability to serve in the role of a subject matter expert with presentation experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 6 hours at a time
• Must be able and willing to travel across the country for up to 50% of work time
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $200,000-$250,000; each specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The starting salary range for this position is $99,301.28 - $114,196.47, depending on qualifications
Under the general supervision of the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, this is a highly responsible professional and managerial position with work involving strategic planning, data analysis, performance management, government relations, grant strategy, innovation, special projects, and other department initiatives. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is an Essential classification and will require you to report to duty before, during and immediately after a civil emergency.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action, builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust, provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Development of interdepartmental reporting systems and workflows with city departments as it pertains to the strategic planning system, performance management system and grants and advocacy efforts.
• Acts as the liaison to all project partners ensuring project resources, schedules, and timelines are met.
• Performs research/data analysis and formulates written progress reports for the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation.
• Assists the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation with complex and advanced project management and strategy development, including related to the Citys Strategic Plan, grants and advocacy strategy and innovation projects.
• Assists the Deputy City Manager with the Citys grants and advocacy strategy and State and Federal Legislative Program.
• Travels to Tallahassee, Florida and Washington, D.C. to support representation of the citys interests as needed.
• Assists in the implementation of best practices in citywide innovation and performance management.
• Works with City departments on formulating concept papers to pitch to state and federal funding agencies and philanthropic organizations.
• Generates and reviews reports and surveys for accuracy.
• Provides the Director and Senior leadership relevant and timely updates and presentations as required.
• Composes and types a variety of documents including correspondence, reports, technical specifications, agendas, contract documents, memoranda, lists, schedules, manuals, booklets, and other written materials including PowerPoint presentations.
• Make presentations before City Council, the City Manager, other Departments, and the public as required.
• Responsible for conducting research and preparing written summaries as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree is required, preferred majors include Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science or a related field. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree highly preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, public affairs, policy development, senior public administration or a related field is required. Possession of valid Florida drivers license and maintenance of clean driving record required.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government organizations and the state and federal legislative process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and function of various City departments.
• Knowledge of the principles of grant writing and availability of grants.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of lobbying and the interrelationships between governmental entities.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local programs, laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate the Citys interests before elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare written reports and bill analyses.
• Ability to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Must possess good research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation to prepare grant documents, compose letters, etc. required.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or other related system software.
• Knowledge of modern record-keeping and recording methods.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Department and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal government organization and services provided.
• Skilled in customer service and interpersonal communication.
• Skill in taking notes.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to organize, file and retrieve volumes of written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes.
• Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing work priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, work independently under time constraints, work with detailed information/data, organize and communicate information and concepts.
• Ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously.
• Adapt an attitude of teamwork, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Who is KFC?
KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company.
About the Job:
Join the team that leads strategy, financial analysis, supply chain forecasting and influences Marketing for the World's Greatest Chicken Company. We cook chicken fresh, from scratch, in all 4,000 of our US restaurants, and our team is dedicated to finding ways to sell more chicken and drive greater profits! You will support and steer the organization to successfully deliver growth.
The Day-to-Day:
Digital Calendar Strategy (50%)
+ Provide strategic financial support for e-commerce and digital channels including Aggregator, Owned Channel & Kiosk, focusing on digital promotions & KFC Loyalty.
+ Complete test market analysis to support the business case for new digital promotions. Make assessments of incrementality, promo profitability, impact to channel economics and impact to the customer base.
+ Conduct post-promo analysis to document promo KPI's for share back to the franchise system.
National Test Market Analysis (30%)
+ Support project teams in developing product & promotion pipeline, helping to translate financial data into actionable insights.
+ Complete test market analysis to support business case for new product/promotion/strategic pipeline, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure KFC is pursuing easy to execute, sales- and profit-driving initiatives.
+ Partner with Restaurant Supply Chain Team to ensure there is adequate supply to cover promotional activity
Ad Hoc Reporting (20%)
+ Perform various ad hoc initiatives to support the business as they arise.
Is This You?
+ Education/Certifications - Undergraduate Degree from accredited 4-year university -Finance, Accounting or Business Management required, M.B.A. - Preferred
+ Experience
+ Years of Experience - 5+ years of experience in Strategy, Financial Planning or equivalent experience
+ Excellent communication skills with ability to play a key role in influencing on large strategic initiatives
+ Demonstrated ability to work with senior management teams and partner effectively with a range of cross-functional groups
+ Superior analytical, financial modeling and overall problem-solving abilities
+ General knowledge of restaurant business model
+ Must be proficient/advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
+ Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
+ Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
+ Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
+ Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
+ 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
+ Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
+ Discounts, free food, swag and. honestly, too many good benefits to name
Salary Range: $96,700 - 102,420 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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Employment eligibility to work with KFC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
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ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX ( is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
Associate Director, Growth Strategy

Location: Remote or New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA

Overall Purpose: We are seeking an Associate Director of Growth to serve as the strategic orchestrator for our clients' performance marketing accounts (Agency of Record). In this leadership role, you will develop and oversee cross-channel growth plans, build financial models and forecasts, and ensure all aspects of performance marketing (media, creative, CRM, website/CRO) work in unison to drive profitable growth for our clients. You will act as a senior advisor both internally and to clients - providing insight and direction on campaigns, creative feedback, budget allocation, and optimization opportunities. This role is critical in guiding DTC and eRetail brands to achieve aggressive growth targets, and is ideal for a hands-on strategist with deep DTC experience who thrives in a bold, fast-paced agency environment.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Define and steer cross-channel growth strategies for client accounts, integrating paid media, social, SEO, email/CRM, and on-site conversion efforts into a cohesive plan that drives both DTC and third-party eRetail growth
• Develop detailed business plans, financial models, and marketing forecasts to support strategic initiatives - using these models to project growth scenarios, inform budget allocations, and guide investment decisions across channels
• Provide strategic oversight and feedback across all campaign elements (creative assets, media plans, email marketing, website user experience, etc.), ensuring each component aligns with the overall growth strategy and brand goals. This includes reviewing and advising on creative and messaging to improve performance .
• Define clear performance KPIs and growth targets for each client, and implement a robust measurement framework. Regularly monitor key metrics (CAC, LTV, ROAS, conversion rates, retention rates, etc.), analyze campaign performance, and identify optimization opportunities to keep growth on track
• Identify and spearhead new revenue-driving initiatives for clients, such as testing new marketing channels, launching affiliate or influencer programs, or enhancing customer retention strategies (loyalty programs, subscription models, etc.), to continuously expand growth potential
• Act as the senior client-facing growth expert, leading growth strategy presentations and quarterly business reviews. Communicate complex ideas and data insights in a clear way to client executives, and make data-backed recommendations to adjust strategy as needed for continued success
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration internally - working closely with media buyers, creative directors, SEO and analytics teams, and CRO specialists - to ensure all teams are aligned and executing toward the clients' growth objectives
• Keep a pulse on market trends and industry developments in DTC and e-commerce (e.g. emerging social platforms, changes in consumer behavior, new ad tech, generative AI in marketing) and proactively apply this knowledge to client strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Be a thought leader internally, enabling performance marketing excellence and advocating for measurable outcomes across all agency efforts

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 7+ years of experience in performance marketing, growth strategy, consulting, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving significant growth for DTC brands or e-commerce businesses (experience on the brand side or agency side managing DTC/eRetail accounts is highly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies that delivered measurable results. You should have hands-on experience across major acquisition channels (paid social, search, programmatic) as well as retention/CRM, and be comfortable setting strategy that spans the full customer funnel
• Strong financial acumen and analytical proficiency - capable of building and interpreting financial models, forecasting outcomes, and conducting ROI analysis on marketing spend (e.g. analyzing CAC vs. LTV, payback periods, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Able to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus across client and agency teams.
• Foster alignment to growth goals by providing strategic guidance to creative, media, analytics, and technical teams
• Experience managing client relationships or internal stakeholders at a senior level, including presenting to C-suite executives. Must be adept at storytelling with data and persuading stakeholders with well-founded strategic recommendations
• KPI-driven mindset with a history of improving key performance metrics (revenue growth, ROI/ROAS, conversion rates, etc.) through strategic initiatives. You take accountability for results and know how to course-correct when targets are at risk
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple high-priority projects. Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment - adapting quickly to new opportunities or changes, and continuously seeking innovative ways to drive growth
• Passion for the DTC/e-commerce space and familiarity with the latest trends and tools in digital marketing. Knowledge of how emerging factors (such as privacy changes, AI in consumer engagement, or new e-commerce platforms) impact growth strategy
• Bold, proactive, and hands-on: willing to dive into details (whether analyzing a spreadsheet or critiquing an ad creative) while also keeping the big-picture strategy in focus. Thrives in a fast-paced agency setting where speed and innovation are valued

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At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

The Director of Business Development will lead the strategy in evaluating and executing new business through partnerships/alliances, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. This role will specifically focus on driving growth in healthcare and biotechnologies related businesses including gene & cell therapy manufacturing, regenerative medicine and medical foodswithin the AJINOMOTO Group.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in business, finance, economics, science, engineering, or a related field. M.B.A is preferred.
• Experience 6+ years of experience in a strategic consulting firm or corporate development team in a large corporation for growth strategy development in advanced therapy, biotech, or healthcare related industries, including experience leading market intelligence, ideation, scoping, strategic planning, strategic partnership development, M&A activities, venture investments, deal structuring, and post-deal integration processes.
• Experience facilitating the execution of strategies with business, investment, or R&D teams, including planning, deal structuring and post-deal processes for partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, or venture investments.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent strategic planning, project management, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Solid practical understanding of corporate strategy, business development, and M&A principles
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and influence different levels across the organization.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize data to make sound business decisions; strong quantitative data analysis skills, including financial modeling.
• Ability to develop business cases, including establishing assumptions with supporting data, identifying key performance drivers, developing financial pro forma, and highlighting opportunities and risks that could drive more aggressive or conservative scenarios.
• Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and written capabilities; ability to clearly communicate and adapt presentation style to deliver compelling messages to senior leaders, key stakeholders, board members, and external business partners.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team of different backgrounds to efficiently complete cross-functional initiatives.
  
  
  

OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS

• Domestic and international travel for business is required (up to 25% of the time)
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office commute at least 3 times a week (Cambridge Office)
• Gather and assess crucial insights and benchmarking data, such as competitor intelligence, operational performance, innovations, and market trends from various internal and external sources to develop strategic options.
• Develop a local innovation network and ecosystem, including biotech, startups, and academia. Host events and attend conferences to gather insights and promote open innovation.
• Lead the development of robust innovation and growth strategies and build a pipeline of future business opportunities to drive growth objectives, primarily in advanced therapy and other healthcare- and biotechnology-related business in collaboration with research & development (R&D), corporate venture capital (CVC), business leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Support the business development and R&D teams in executing an innovation and growth strategy as part of a cross-functional team. Responsibilities include strategic planning, feasibility validation, preparing and approving business cases, executing deals, and collaborating afterward.
• Closely collaborate with CVC and key stakeholders to propose venture investment opportunities and create avenues for future growth.
• Partner with senior management and business leaders to identify, develop, and execute inorganic growth initiatives -including partnerships, alliances, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures--aligned with broader Ajinomoto group objectives.
• Cultivate key external relationships (e.g., with strategic consulting advisors, investment banks, and other channels to support early insights into relevant opportunities and generate steady deal flow
• Support the mobilization of partnerships/alliances or post-deal integration activities and teams to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives, partnership goals and synergies.
• Manage one or more market and technological intelligence, who will be focused on market and technological analyses and strategic planning.
  
  
  

$215k - $50k annual base

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI is dedicated to offering cutting edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of more than 1.7 million patients including clinical trials, stem cell transplants, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With 100+ employed clinicians and more than 700 teammates in 75+ clinic locations and growing. TOI is changing oncology for the better.

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

The Director, Growth Strategy and Analytics is responsible for driving TOI's external growth by developing and modeling partnership proposals with payers and risk-bearing entities. This position performs capitation modeling, supports the structuring of risk-based contracts, and shapes the strategy behind TOI's growth initiatives. The role is embedded within the Business Development team and collaborates closely with Medical Economics, Finance, and Operations to support contract development, market expansion, and deal execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Build and maintain financial models for capitation, delegated risk, and value-based contracts
• Analyze payer data, provider performance, and market trends to inform business development strategy
• Support benchmarking of PMPM pricing, risk corridors, and contract structures for payer proposals
• Collaborate with BD leaders to structure and position proposals for payers, MSOs, and IPAs
• Track network provider performance metrics (e.g., cost, quality, utilization, pathway adherence) and generate actionable reporting
• Maintain the business development pipeline and support proposal milestone tracking
• Assist in the creation of sales decks, proposals, and other external-facing materials
• Conduct strategic diligence for network development, acquisitions, and new market expansion
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Live and exemplify TOI core values, providing outstanding customer service and promoting a positive experience for patients and staff members
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; advanced skills in SQL or BI tools a plus
• Experience modeling healthcare financials - ideally in capitation or shared savings frameworks
• Understanding of value-based care models, capitation, risk corridors, and PMPM pricing
• Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, particularly payers and risk-bearing providers
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and present to senior stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and timelines with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MBA, MHA) preferred
• 4–6 years of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, or value-based care
• Background in payer organizations, delegated risk groups, healthcare private equity, or consulting strongly preferred

PHYSICAL WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, extensive computer use, and phone interaction. Additionally, the role may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds for office supplies or equipment.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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