Overview
Senior Strategic Advisor (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation) Jobs in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins University
Affiliated Office Address
Baltimore, MD, United States
Requisition ID
122235
Date Created
August 19, 2026
Job Function
Program Management
Exempt Status
Exempt
Shift Type
Full Time
Schedule
28
Worksite
01-MD:Homewood Campus
Work Modality
Modified Hybrid: On-site 10-59% of hours worked (Ex: 1-2 out of 5 days/week)
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (BCPI, the Center) seeks a Senior Strategic Advisor to lead the development of strategic frameworks and action plans for major initiatives at the Center. The first of its kind in the world, the Center aims to advance the field of public sector innovation by marrying cutting-edge practice with world class research to transform the culture of government, deliver exceptional results for residents, and inspire trust in public service. The Center is housed within the JHU School of Government and Policy (SGP) alongside the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence and the Center for Opportunity and Wealth Data.
Reporting to the Center’s Civic Engagement Director and working closely with Center leadership, School of Government and Policy Leadership, faculty and external partners, the Senior Strategic Advisor will advance the Center’s efforts to strengthen civic engagement practice and resident-driven innovation in cities. This role is responsible for designing and operationalizing strategies, tools, and knowledge products that support city leaders and practitioners in integrating civic engagement into public sector innovation, while contributing to the Center’s role as a global thought leader in the field. The Senior Strategic Advisor will bring a forward-thinking, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to build strong partnerships and help shape knowledge products that engage and benefit city leaders and practitioners.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- In collaboration with Center leadership and partners, design, develop and refine frameworks programming that contributes to the field of public sector innovation and civic engagement.
- Advance the Center’s learning and training efforts by designing and developing the methods, playbooks, and implementation tools that strengthen how civic engagement is integrated into public innovation practice in city halls.
- Oversee the production and dissemination of multiple knowledge products (e.g., case studies) designed to contribute towards the body of knowledge for the field of civic engagement and public innovation.
- Contribute towards the Center’s standing as a highly respected international thought leader for public innovation and civic engagement practices.
- Keep abreast of relevant research and emerging practice in the field to identify opportunities for collaboration, amplification, and scholarly engagement to advance the Center’s role as thought leader.
- Translate emerging practices and insights into case studies, instructional materials and syllabi, practice briefs, implementation guides, conference presentations, and other knowledge products that strengthen the field of public innovation.
- Manage external consultants and partners supporting curriculum development, instructional design, coaching resources, research, and related workstreams.
- Coordinate with other JHU centers and external stakeholders to align agendas and support strategic collaborations.
- Represent the Center to external stakeholders including governments, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and academic and public sector leaders.
- Perform other duties, as assigned in support of BCPI, the school and university.
- Level of Independent Decision Making: High level of independent decision making
- Technical qualifications or specialized certifications: N/A
- Any specific physical requirements for the job: N/A
- Supervisory responsibility: N/A
- Budget authority: N/A
Location
- This is a Baltimore-based position/ Homewood Campus/Hybrid Sched
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Finance or a related field required.
- Seven years experience in management, analysis and/or planning operations in a large complex organization.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing donor-funded programs and initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to translate research and data into actionable strategy and programmatic recommendations
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving government leaders, community organizations, and philanthropic partners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex information for varied audiences and across diverse stakeholders
- Strong communications skills to serve as a persuasive representative for programs with cities, partner organizations, and students at public forums and elsewhere
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work independently in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Experience managing teams and coordinating with external partners.
Classified Title: Sr. Advisor
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Senior Strategic Advisor (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $102,295 – $179,375 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 28
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Staff
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Title: Senior Strategic Advisor (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation)
Company: Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore, MD
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