Strategic Planning Analyst Job in Oakland, California US
Strategic Planning Analyst
The Strategic Planning Analyst will play a pivotal role in conducting analyses and performing daily management of various projects of the Strategic Planning team of Kaiser Permanente. The key areas of responsibilities will include analytic support, daily project management and support of internal team operations all in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position will report to the Director of Strategic Planning. Essential Functions: - Responsible for providing analytical / technical business support for the department and special projects - Under the overall general guidance of a Director and/or Manager, responsible for researching data, performing analyses, presenting results and making recommendations. -Researches and collects complex information needed to complete project milestones and/or reports. -Independently develops/manages narrative and quantitative reports to meet informational requirements of KP management and external agencies and organizations. -Ensures activities meet expectations, utilizing project management techniques and tools to independently resolve scheduling issues and advises management of resolutions. -Creates monthly project financial reports in response to business needs; consolidates and analyzes results to evaluate performance. -Participates in various special projects and provides analytical back-up support. -Provides administrative and project support to management using MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) -Collaborates with subject matter experts in testing and implementing process improvements. -Interfaces with KP employees across multiple organizations and external parties as a liaison for the department/function Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Twoor more years of project management experience - Fouryear degree in related field or equivalent experience - Understands all project life cycle phases and applies knowledge in the delivery of at least one (1) phase of the project delivery life cycle - Significant knowledge of policies, practices and systems - Understands use of change management process - resources, schedule, scope-for assigned project (size and complexity - see above) Preferred Qualifications: -Ability to work with senior leadership -Ability to acquire and use internal and external information and knowledge of policies, practices, business principles, theories, and systems -Ability to apply business theories to accomplish department projects and initiatives -Ability to exercise independent judgment -Ability to make sound decisions based on experience, knowledge, and analyses. -Strong quantitative and analytical skills -Strong statistics skills preferred -Advanced knowledge of Excel -Strong project management skills -Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint