Strategic Planning & Performance Lead

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Department of Local Services seeks a Strategic Planning Manager to lead the implementation, coordination, reporting, and metrics for strategic programs in unincorporated areas, partnering with the Roads Division to align projects with long-range plans.

You will guide data analysis, performance reporting, and interagency collaboration, while upholding equity commitments and engaging with executive leadership and community stakeholders. This is a current-employee-only opening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, and/or executive-level leadership experience.
• Senior leadership experience, partnering with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience leading long-range strategic planning and data-driven performance systems.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities on capital projects and interlocal agreements.
• Strong commitment to equity and social justice in program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: manage implementation, coordination, reporting, and metrics for strategic programs.
• Coordinate with Roads Division to ensure timely delivery of projects and communications.
• Ensure operational planning, data analysis, and performance reporting run smoothly.
• Foster interagency coordination and cross-department collaboration.
• Promote equity, continuous improvement, and transparency across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Performance metrics

Intergovernmental coordination

Equity & social justice

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

King County’s Department of Local Services seeks a Strategic Planning Manager to lead the implementation, coordination, reporting, and metrics for strategic programs in unincorporated areas, partnering with the Roads Division to align projects with long-range plans.

You will guide data analysis, performance reporting, and interagency collaboration, while upholding equity commitments and engaging with executive leadership and community stakeholders. This is a current-employee-only opening.