Strategic Planner

Job DetailJob Title:Strategic PlannerDepartment:60080-Strategy and Business DevelopmentLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1Shift1stSearch #: Closing Date:09/16/2026Recruiter:O'Donnell, Lorin E.Additional Links:This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefitsThis position is covered by the Man/Con Handbook; click here to review the current Handbook.Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing planning, analysis, and strategy work in support of organizational initiatives, including conducting research and analysis, supporting business planning and development activities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and providing recommendations and analytical support to leadership to inform organizational decision-making.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May lead lower-level employees as assigned.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to support strategic, operational, and business initiatives;Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports operational, financial, organizational, market, and other relevant data to support decision-making;Performs financial modeling, budget projections, and resource analyses;Develops, maintains, and utilizes internal and external data sources, reporting tools, and research methodologies;Researches and evaluates trends, emerging issues, opportunities, and risks affecting organizational strategy and operations;Identifies and researches business growth opportunities;Assists in the development and implementation of strategic plans, business plans, organizational initiatives, and business development activities;Reviews operational, financial, staffing, utilization, performance, and other organizational metrics data to assess effectiveness;Develops feasibility studies, proposals, business cases, program evaluations, and return-on-investment analyses;Collaborates with leadership, other operating units, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders in support of planning initiatives;Supports relationship development with internal and external stakeholders;Assists with the implementation and ongoing evaluation of programs, processes, systems, or organizational initiatives;Prepares reports, presentations, recommendations, and supporting documentation for management;Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies;Serves as a resource to management regarding strategic planning methodologies, analytical techniques, organizational performance, and business development;May coordinate projects and lead project teams;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge ofPrinciples and practices of strategic planning, business development, and organizational development;Organizational operations, business processes, and performance improvement methodologies;Quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methodologies;Applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies;Skill inResearch and data interpretation;Project coordination and organization;Interpersonal skills;Oral and written communication skills;Ability toAnalyze operational, financial, organizational, and market information;Identify trends, issues, and opportunities affecting organizational performance.GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in business development, strategic planning, healthcare administration, or a closely related field.SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:A master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment and requires use of computer systems and standard office equipment.Work may involve periods of prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and bending.May require travel between UConn Health locations.Work requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.Work requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.SCHEDULE: This position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.SALARY: The salary range for this position is $101,757.00 - $155,314.00.