Healthcare Facilities Planning Analyst

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a planning professional to translate analytics into executive presentations and drive prioritization across the Planning, Design and Construction team. This is a remote, full-time role that emphasizes clear communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will apply a broad understanding of healthcare operations, space planning, and capital planning to support both inpatient and outpatient facilities, collaborating with leaders to align on space programs, room counts,

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a healthcare focused organization.
• Experience in a remote or hybrid environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2 â 4 years' experience.
• Direct experience in building planning projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Based on analytics, craft and deliver executive level presentations and engage in subsequent feedback discussions using strong communication and organizational skills to prioritize initiatives and keep the planning team next steps on track.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the healthcare industry including current operations, emerging trends and current challenges to respond to the business needs of the organization by focusing on the efficient and effective use of capital, supporting the needs of patients and staff.
• Possesses a macro-level understanding of clinical departments and services that support both inpatient and outpatient environments by understanding the space implications of key clinical drivers, including patient acuity, procedure mix, turnaround times, hours of operation, and staffing models.
• Builds trust and fosters collaboration by listening to diverse stakeholder perspectives, transparently reflecting their input in planning documents, and translating abstract ideas into relatable explanations that engage leaders and clarify project direction.
• Able to resolve conflicting information and synthesize multiple conceptual options that satisfy functional needs; content will include departmental space programs, room counts, and conceptual blocking diagrams.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Department: Planning, Design and Construction

• Location: Remote
• Department: Planning, Design and Construction
• Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Based on analytics, craft and deliver executive level presentations and engage in subsequent feedback discussions using strong communication and organizational skills to prioritize initiatives and keep the planning team next steps on track.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the healthcare industry including current operations, emerging trends and current challenges to respond to the business needs of the organization by focusing on the efficient and effective use of capital, supporting the needs of patients and staff.
• Possesses a macro-level understanding of clinical departments and services that support both inpatient and outpatient environments by understanding the space implications of key clinical drivers, including patient acuity, procedure mix, turnaround times, hours of operation, and staffing models.
• Builds trust and fosters collaboration by listening to diverse stakeholder perspectives, transparently reflecting their input in planning documents, and translating abstract ideas into relatable explanations that engage leaders and clarify project direction.
• Able to resolve conflicting information and synthesize multiple conceptual options that satisfy functional needs; content will include departmental space programs, room counts, and conceptual blocking diagrams.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 4+ years in a healthcare focused organization.
• Experience in a remote or hybrid environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2 â 4 years' experience.
• Direct experience in building planning projects preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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