Strategic Planning & Performance Analyst

Gritter Francona; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Gritter Francona is seeking a Management Analyst to support strategy and planning for senior management to align IT initiatives with strategic goals and business needs.

The role focuses on developing strategic plans, KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven insights to guide investment decisions and improve organizational performance within the VA/VHA context. On-site in Fairfax, VA, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting VA or VHA is a must.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including project management tools.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans aligning IT initiatives with VHA strategy and business needs.
• Translate strategy into measurable objectives, KPIs, milestones and roadmaps.
• Develop dashboards and scorecards to monitor progress against priorities.
• Analyze operational, financial, and performance data to identify trends and risks.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to provide leadership with actionable insights.
• Create executive dashboards, reports, and decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Establish data-driven reviews with leadership to assess progress and address barriers.
• Develop KPIs and indicators to monitor performance and emerging risks.
• Forecast, scenario analyze, and assess impact of strategic changes.
• Evaluate initiatives based on alignment, value, cost, and feasibility.
• Support portfolio management with visibility into milestones, dependencies and funding.
• Develop prioritization methodologies to guide decisions on investments.
• Analyze demand, capacity, funding, and performance to optimize resource allocation.
• Prepare business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI assessments.
• Monitor benefits realization and ensure investments meet outcomes.
• Conduct process analysis and identify opportunities for standardization or automation.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop improvement plans.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics for efficiency.
• Conduct environmental scans and trend analyses to identify strategic implications.
• Recommend proactive strategies or organizational changes for future needs.
• Maintain data quality, governance, and documentation for planning and performance data.
• Maintain strategic planning documentation and governance artifacts.
• Develop standardized methodologies, templates, and reporting practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Strategic planning tools

Job description

Gritter Francona is seeking a Management Analyst to support strategy and planning for senior management to align IT initiatives with strategic goals and business needs.

The role focuses on developing strategic plans, KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven insights to guide investment decisions and improve organizational performance within the VA/VHA context. On-site in Fairfax, VA, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and governance.