Strategic Planning Analyst
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onTown Center Drive, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06902, United States
About the Role
The Strategic Planning Analyst serves as a critical partner to the Strategic Planning Department, bridging the gap between raw data and actionable business intelligence. This role exists to empower the organization in achieving its strategic goals, proactively responding to market opportunities, and ensuring strict compliance with regulatory mandates such as the Certificate of Need (CON) process.
In this position, you will translate complex qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights that inform high-level decision-making. You will work at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations, utilizing advanced analytical tools to support short and long-term strategic initiatives. The role demands a proactive mindset, requiring you to continuously monitor the healthcare landscape, identify emerging trends, and share market insights with executive leadership, service line administrators, and clinical staff through reports, presentations, and white papers.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role based in Stamford, CT. The schedule requires 2 days onsite (9 am–5 pm) and 3 days remote, fostering a balance of collaborative in-person work with focused independent analysis.
Application Process
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and relevant experience in healthcare planning or data analysis. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience with healthcare data systems and strategic reporting.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Town Center Drive, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06902, United States
Stamford, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCompile, analyze, and interpret data to inform strategic planning and business development initiatives
- check_circleDesign and maintain routine and custom reports on market share, utilization trends, and forecasts
- check_circleSupport the execution of strategic initiatives through project management and meeting facilitation
- check_circlePrepare executive presentations, narratives, and documentation for strategic plans and feasibility studies
- check_circleMonitor internal and external environments to identify trends and share insights with leadership
- check_circleDevelop expertise in data tools like Tableau, CHIME, and Sg2 to improve analytical efficiency
- check_circleConduct market research to assess demand, competition, and regulatory requirements for healthcare services
- check_circleProvide data and reporting to support Certificate of Need applications and regulatory compliance
- check_circleCollaborate with IT, Finance, and Analytics departments to ensure data accuracy and completeness
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required, Master's Degree Preferred in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Market Research, or Statistics
- verified2+ years of job-related experience in a health care provider or health plan setting
- verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- verifiedExperience with Chime databases (Decision Support Tool, Physician Performance, Chime Maps, Patient Census Report)
- verifiedExperience with Sg2 and other forecasting software
- verifiedKnowledge of hospital/health system data (e.g., MSDRG, ICD & CPT codes)
- verifiedExperience in the preparation of statistical and descriptive reports
- verifiedStrong data analysis skills with experience working with large volumes of data in MS Excel and Tableau
Nice to Have
Master's Degree (preferably in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Market Research, or Statistics). Strategic planning background.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Statistics, Health Care Planning, Marketing, Finance, Operational Data, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Data Analysis, Chime, SG2.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree Preferred, preferably in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Market Research, or Statistics.
Frequently asked questions about Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health
What does a Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health will compile, analyze, and interpret data to inform strategic planning and business development initiatives; design and maintain routine and custom reports on market share, utilization trends, and forecasts; support the execution of strategic initiatives through project management and meeting facilitation; and prepare executive presentations, narratives, and documentation for strategic plans and feasibility studies.
What are the requirements for this Strategic Planning Analyst role?expand_more
Stamford Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree Preferred in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Market Research, or Statistics; 2+ years of job-related experience in a health care provider or health plan setting; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; Experience with Chime databases (Decision Support Tool, Physician Performance, Chime Maps, Patient Census Report); Experience with Sg2 and other forecasting software; and Knowledge of hospital/health system data (e.g., MSDRG, ICD & CPT codes).
Where is the Strategic Planning Analyst role at Stamford Health located?expand_more
Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health is based in Town Center Drive, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06902, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Strategic Planning Analyst job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Stamford Health has listed this Strategic Planning Analyst role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Strategic Planning Analyst role?expand_more
Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Strategic Planning Analyst role at Stamford Health?expand_more
Key skills for Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health include Statistics; Health Care Planning; Marketing; Finance; Operational Data; Strategic Planning; Business Development; and Data Analysis.
What education is required for Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required; and Master's Degree Preferred, preferably in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Market Research, or Statistics.
What category does the Strategic Planning Analyst role belong to?expand_more
Strategic Planning Analyst at Stamford Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health operates as an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, serving the local community of Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. The system provides a comprehensive range of high-quality health and wellness services in collaboration with local physicians. As one of the highest-rated hospitals in Connecticut, Stamford Hospital holds a 5-Star Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and has been named a High Performing Hospital for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report.
The organization maintains Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a distinction held by only about 10% of hospitals nationwide, reflecting superior safety and patient satisfaction standards. Additionally, Stamford Health holds Planetree Gold Certification for person-centered care. The system includes a premier orthopedic center established in partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery, which has received national recognition for its orthopedic rankings. Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available across Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan.
The Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center collaborates with the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, offering access to clinical trials and expert oversight. Stamford Health also serves as the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, supporting medical education and training within the region.
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