Senior Planner/Strategist
About The Position
The Senior Planner/Strategist plays a key role in advancing Sentara’s strategic goals through data-driven planning, analysis, and execution of enterprise-level strategic and business initiatives. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to support strategic planning, market analysis, and business development efforts that improve organizational performance and long-term sustainability. The Senior Planner/Strategist leads and supports complex strategic and business planning projects, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and translates data and insights into clear recommendations for executive leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while developing structured work plans, timelines, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, supporting enterprise or organizational strategy initiatives.
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, including advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting).
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare, with an understanding of healthcare operations, markets, and financial drivers.
- 5+ years of experience in market analysis, business development, or product development, including evaluating opportunities and supporting strategic decision-making.
- 5+ years of experience applying statistical and analytical methods to support leadership decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating cross-functional teams, managing work plans, timelines, and executive-level reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Project planning, organization, and stakeholder collaboration
Responsibilities
- Leads and supports complex strategic and business planning projects
- Facilitates cross-functional collaboration
- Translates data and insights into clear recommendations for executive leadership
- Develops structured work plans, timelines, and reporting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
