Director Strategy and Planning - Renton, WA

Providence•Renton, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This leadership opportunity invites your expertise. The Role: The Director, Strategy & Planning – Certificate of Need (CON) is responsible for leading program management related to Providence's portfolio of existing and new Certificate of Need facilities. The Director will develop and oversee business case development supporting CON applications and partner with clinical, operational, finance, and real estate teams to align CON strategy with system-wide growth priorities, capital planning, and long-term strategic and financial plans. The Director is responsible for monitoring state and federal policy changes related to CON and site of service regulations, and develop relationships with regulatory agencies, policymakers, and industry groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field (required).
5 years of Project management and policy/regulatory affairs experience.
10 or more years of Health care and regulatory experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Health Administration, MBA, MPA/MPP, or Masters in a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end CON program, including identifying opportunities for CON application development, regulatory submissions, and post-approval progress reports and project close out.
Develop and oversee business case development supporting CON applications, including utilization forecasting, financial proformas, demand modeling using defensible assumptions.
Partner with clinical, operational, finance, and real estate teams to align CON strategy with system-wide growth priorities, capital planning, and long-term strategic and financial plans.
Create actionable insights that inform CON positioning, including service line demand, competitor capacity, and population health trends.
Lead cross-functional teams through highly ambiguous and politically sensitive processes, balancing stakeholder interests while maintaining alignment with organizational strategy and compliance requirements.
Ensure all CON applications and supporting materials meet regulatory, legal, and governance standards, including completeness, accuracy, and alignment with state-specific criteria.
Serve as a key liaison with Department of Health Certificate of Need Program, managing relationships, responding to inquiries, and ensuring successful navigation of complex and evolving regulatory requirements.
Drive stakeholder engagement strategies, including coordination with community partners, physicians, and external organizations to build support for CON initiatives.
Monitor and interpret state and federal policy changes, advising leadership on implications for service expansion, reimbursement, and regulatory strategy.
Lead or support efforts to influence rulemaking and regulatory frameworks, engaging with policymakers and industry groups to shape standards impacting healthcare access and delivery.