Business Planning and Strategy Consultant

Business Planning and Strategic Analysis

• Lead business planning and strategic analysis efforts
• Conduct analysis to support new service development, program growth planning, integration planning, and operational improvement planning
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, data and other teams to perform revenue projections, cost analysis, financial modeling, service utilization analysis, and scenario comparisons
• Develop pro forma financial models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate financial viability under different assumptions
• Validate assumptions, inputs and outputs with cross-functional partners to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Develop decision-support insights and recommendations
• Translate business questions into structured analyses and actionable findings
• Partner with stakeholders to interpret results and apply insights to strategic and operational decisions
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to align implications, tradeoffs, and recommended next steps
• Create deliverables that combine data analysis, visualizations, and concise written summaries to communicate findings and recommendations
• Standardize templates and formats to ensure clarity, consistency, and ease of review
• Develop and enhance tools, templates, and standard approaches
• Create reusable templates (e.g., financial models, business case formats, scenario tools)
• Continuously refine tools based on user feedback and evolving organizational needs

Project and Stakeholder Management

• Support project prioritization and governance process
• Partner with Strategic Implementation and Governance leadership to prioritize projects and inform decision-making
• Prepare materials and analysis to support governance meetings and project intake decisions
• Develop and evaluate business plans for new initiatives, test key assumptions, model financial sustainability, and surface risks to inform annual and cyclical planning
• Manage project planning and execution
• Work with stakeholders to define scope, clarify needs, and plan project activities
• Develop project charters, workplans, and timelines to guide execution
• Oversee timelines, coordination, and delivery of work projects
• Track milestones, risks and dependencies and proactively adjust plans as needed
• Cook up with cross-functional teams across the organization to move projects forward
• Facilitate meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure alignment and progress
• Provide analytical and planning support to project teams
• Support development of project goals, performance measures, and key decisions

Tools, Systems, and Continuous Improvement

• Apply analytical tools to support planning and decision-making
• Connect to and integrate data from multiple CCC systems (electronic health record, client databases, financial systems) to support analysis
• Use business intelligence tools (PowerBI, etc.) to analyze large-scale organizational data and generate actionable insights
• Build and maintain dashboards, models, and reports to support ongoing decision-making needs
• Develop and enhance tools, templates, and standard approaches
• Create reusable templates (e.g., financial models, business case formats, scenario tools)
• Continuously refine tools based on user feedback and evolving organizational needs

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with financial modeling and strategic analysis
• Strong business acumen, including understanding of the relationship between strategy, planning, operations, and organizational structure
• Advanced project management knowledge, including strong understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle
• Demonstrated skills in: Project identification or initiation, Project preparation and planning, Project execution and control, Project completion and assessment
• Advanced critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and generate actionable insights
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI
• Ability to design and facilitate effective engagements for in-person, virtual-only, and hybrid work sessions
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Sound decision-making skills and excellent professional judgment, including ability to handle sensitive and confidential information on a daily and ongoing basis
• Advanced leadership skills, with the ability to effectively coach and respond appropriately to the needs of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and within a highly collaborative team environments
• Ability to adapt to changing financial, regulatory, and operational environments
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to respond to challenging environments and de-escalate situations as needed or be trained in de-escalation methods

Pay

$96,000 - $125,000, annually. Range varies based on professional experience and licensure/certifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday and Sunday off!)

Location

121 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209