Planning Associate, Senior

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the strategic and business planning processes for Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center through research, data analysis, preparation of reports and coordination of planning efforts for programs and services The position assists in the development of strategic, business, and program plans for priority initiatives; annual planning cycle activities and projects; external and internal environmental assessments; planning retreat facilitation; and other planning activities as assigned The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving skills, the ability to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data into organized, clear, concise reports and effective presentations Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills through the identification of key observations of data analysis, interviews, or research Successful candidates will have the ability to juggle multiple project deadlines and use project timelines, work plans, and tools and know when to ask manager(s) for guidance The position requires the ability to both work independently and work effectively in a team environment Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
minimum of 3 years of healthcare experience, including at least 1 year in a strategic planning, business development, or analytical role
Or a Master's degree (MHA, MHSA, MBA, MPH, or MS in Data, Analytics, or Informatics)
minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience, including at least 1 year in a strategic planning, business development, market research, healthcare consulting, analytical role or a related area
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

3 years of healthcare experience, including at least 2 years in a strategic planning, business development, or analytical role

Responsibilities

supporting the strategic and business planning processes for Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center through research, data analysis, preparation of reports and coordination of planning efforts for programs and services
assists in the development of strategic, business, and program plans for priority initiatives; annual planning cycle activities and projects; external and internal environmental assessments; planning retreat facilitation; and other planning activities as assigned
gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data into organized, clear, concise reports and effective presentations
identification of key observations of data analysis, interviews, or research
juggle multiple project deadlines and use project timelines, work plans, and tools and know when to ask manager(s) for guidance
work independently and work effectively in a team environment