Strategic Planning Advisor

About the Organization

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class care in America's heartland. Our mission extends beyond clinical excellence to actively improving the health status of the communities we serve through strategic planning, community benefit initiatives, and meaningful partnerships with local, state, and federal stakeholders.

About the Role

This position serves as a strategic partner to market and division senior teams, acting as a convener and coordinator for all planning, strategy, and business development activities within the market. You will bridge the gap between high-level corporate goals and local execution, translating complex data into actionable plans that drive growth, profitability, and competitive positioning.

In this role, you will lead the development of short- and long-term strategic and operational plans, scoping and executing strategy projects that span growth and operational performance. A key part of your day involves synthesizing internal and external business issues to provide decision support for senior leadership, presenting market research results, and creating project plans that articulate the need for investment to physicians and management.

You will also play a vital role in community health by conducting triennial healthcare needs research, identifying community priorities, and assisting in the system-wide strategy to measure and publicize community benefit contributions. This involves maintaining professional relationships with community leaders and grant organizations to ensure our strategies measurably improve the health of the populations we serve.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should submit their application through the Sanford Health careers portal. The process typically includes a review of qualifications followed by interviews with hiring leadership. For individuals with disabilities requiring an accommodation during the application process, please contact talent@sanfordhealth.org or call 1-877-673-0854.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.