Strategic Business Planning Analyst - Hybrid

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•$83,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, executed and results measured. Maintain the strategic roadmap and business intake project portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
Five years of strategic planning/project execution experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to influence others towards strategic goals
Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root-cause analysis
Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
Proficiency using MS Office tools
Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Insurance/financial services experience
Retirement plan administration knowledge
Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology

Responsibilities

Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications.
Update strategic roadmap & assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
Define strategic planning processes, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Includes cadence and timing of various inputs/outputs; coordinate development of this process.
Coordinate with peers across the organization to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
Identify integrations and establish contacts across the organization to align efforts and plan implementation.
Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.

Benefits

Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs