Description
STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT
Description:
This position supports the work of the Strategic Planning Department in the development of the program-wide strategic plan.
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The individual will be responsible for a variety of ad-hoc research and analysis as well as synthesizing and framing information to support the strategic planning process.
Major Responsibilities:
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Provide analytical expertise and coordinate ad-hoc research and analytical projects
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Participate in development of strategic models which may include: assessment of market conditions, competitive pressures, business challenges and help surface key issues, risks, opportunities for our organization
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Plan and conduct in-depth and often multi-variant analyses on a variety of complex business projects/issues.
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Develop appropriate assumptions, analyze results and make recommendations, as well as articulate the rationale for the methodology chosen
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Research and synthesize information on strategic issues to inform the strategic planning team and broader organizational leaders and stakeholders
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Evaluate and interpret financial and other information and relate it to broader business implications
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Based on the strategic and business implications that emerge from analysis, lead the development and preparation of presentations on analysis and findings
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With direction of Strategic Plan team, ensure collaborative review of analysis and reports with key stakeholders to get broader and deeper perspective on issues, findings, etc.
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Prepare responses to urgent ad hoc and routine requests to meet the information requirements of strategic plan team and senior management
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Assist in preparing presentations and communicating analysis and results to senior leaders
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Responsible for working effectively with general direction and minimal supervision
Top Daily Responsibilities:
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Materials Prepping for upcoming classes
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Data reporting using raw data pulls
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Class Attendance management Including follow up
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Health Care Economics, Statistics (with a quantitative emphasis) required. Masters degree highly preferred
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5+ years of work experience analysing, modelling and forecasting financial and operational data, including a thorough understanding of financial statement construction and analysis to include 5+ years of experience in consulting, project management required
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Prior health care experience is strongly preferred
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Candidate must have the ability to relate financial information to the broader business. Strong financial and statistical analysis
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Excellent communication skills
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Demonstrable experience in preparing presentations to financial and business leaders including Senior Management; Prior experience in directly working with and supporting senior executives is a plus
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Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in Excel and Powerpoint, required
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Able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to effectively work in a fast past environment
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Strong team player, experience working collaboratively as part of a team
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The incumbent will be expected to exercise appropriate discretion with all of the confidential information that becomes available throughout his/her interaction with senior leadership
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Strong listening skills coupled with excellent presentation and business writing skills.
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Track record of successfully working in Matrix reporting relationships, ability to interact effectively with all levels including senior management and highly articulate
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Able to work in a Labor/Management partnership environment
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Must have demonstrable expertise in modelling, analysing and manipulating data
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Ability to cultivate and maintain effective partnerships/working relationships, as well as influence
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Consistently demonstrate integrity, prudence, high energy, initiative, and self-confidence.
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Dedication to diversity
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Experience facilitating meetings and programs
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Data Analytics