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Wounded Warrior Project · 13 hours ago

Strategic Innovation & Integration Specialist

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is dedicated to honoring and empowering veterans. The Strategic Innovation & Integration Specialist role focuses on identifying and developing strategic opportunities through research and data-driven insights, fostering a culture of innovation, and supporting the piloting of new initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Routinely track market and industry developments, keeping a pulse on internal and external trends, ideas, and opportunities, and analyzing signals for actionable insights

Provide research, data analysis, and logistical support for the strategic planning process, to include preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and documenting outcomes to ensure optimal execution

Synthesize large amounts of information from disparate sources into digestible formats to share with the team

Develop research findings and data-driven insights based on internal and external data and research, and identify potential future opportunities

Draft summary reports and presentations to enable decision-making, leveraging tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Canva

Identify external innovations and best practices (e.g., innovation labs, external organizations), build relationships, and bring learnings to leadership for discussion on potential internal applications

Stay current on the latest tools, technologies, and trends in innovation, and incorporate relevant tools and techniques into the organization, equipping teams for consistent innovation

Participate in and support the development of pilots to test, monitor, and study new innovations and strategic possibilities

Support and facilitate planning discussions, meetings, and events for teammates, leaders, and executives

Participate in and contribute to ongoing team learning opportunities by posting responses, articles, studies, and findings in designated learning channels

Incorporate innovation into culture and strategy through daily research, supporting continuous improvement, and translating insights into discussions and visuals, while highlighting successes and promoting an innovative mindset through aligned communications

Collaborate with the internal communications team to develop strategies and create visualizations that effectively share the strategic innovation story

Collaborate with teammates across the organization to further develop their innovative ideas

Update, organize, and maintain the internal idea generation portal and process

Maintain, archive, and organize files, trackers, calendars, and associated organizational tools such as Teams and SharePoint

Maintain an internal library/repository, ensuring clear organization and accessibility of relevant strategic innovation education and learning information

Monitor and maintain team email accounts, responding to inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Attend industry conferences, educational events, and opportunities as identified

Record meeting minutes and translate to key actions and takeaways

Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisResearch skillsStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeCollaboration platformsPresentation skillsCuriosityInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

Three years of experience in strategy, research, innovation, trend analysis, or business insights

Two years of experience facilitating collaborative, cross-functional workgroups and/or strategic discussions

Two years of experience developing visuals and high-quality presentations, interpreting and visualizing data, and clearly communicating insights and their impacts

One year of experience analyzing diverse data sources to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities

Bachelor's degree. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Forward-thinking and innovative, with demonstrated curiosity and creativity to anticipate emerging trends, identify opportunities, and design practical solutions that go beyond the status quo

Ability to understand and maintain awareness of the needs, concerns, and issues within military service organization (MSO) and veteran service organization (VSO) communities, integrating this knowledge into strategic initiatives

Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct environmental scans, evaluate diverse data sources, identify trends, and synthesize insights into actionable strategies and innovation opportunities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas and qualitative/quantitative insights into clear, compelling narratives that guide decision-making

Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments, with the ability to embrace change, pivot direction, and apply continuous learning to refine innovation strategies

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams, Mural), and familiarity with visualization and design tools such as Canva

Demonstrated skills in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to communicate insights effectively and support informed decision-making

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels of an organization and to build successful, effective partnerships

Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters with diplomacy, empathy, and confidentiality

Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct

Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with

Preferred

Two years of experience conducting research and/or data analysis to inform strategy, program development, or innovation initiatives

Two years of experience preparing materials, communicating insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to support organizational strategy

Experience working in a VSO, MSO, or nonprofit environment