Strategic Planner

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Plans and Strategy- Assist business units and other divisions in the preparation of business plans and strategies for both existing programs and new ventures. Provide business plan consulting and development services. Lead information development and management, supporting key strategic initiatives. Introduce and support solutions for strategic issues. Develop and utilize existing communication and project management tools for planning and business development. Facilitate and coordinate major organizational projects and initiatives from concept to execution. Formulate strategies or suggest changes or improvements to current business plans, policies, and procedures.

• Data Analysis- Develop and analyze internal data available through Decision Support and other resources to aid Senior Leadership in data-driven decision making. Conduct organizational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Evaluate operational effectiveness. Other areas of analysis include comparison of competitors' current and future strategies, review of current and future financial needs, and forecasting future economic and consumer trends.

• Reporting- After careful analysis, develop and present comprehensive reports to inform and suggest changes needed to reach current and future goals. Assist in defining measurements and outcomes for work. Develop executive summary reports on projects and progress to facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement throughout projects.

• Consulting- advanced communication, listening and providing recommendations to executives; provide consultative support for business development and strategic planning through business and financial modeling.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Preferred: CPA OR Master of Business Admin

• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability