Strategic Planning Senior Analyst

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Job Title:

Strategic Planning Senior Analyst## Department:

ERIK | Foods for Health
** Position Overview
** The Strategic Planning Senior Analyst provides leadership for programmatic support, business operations, and strategic coordination for Foods for Health, a campus‐wide research initiative. The position aligns operations with institutional and strategic priorities by developing and implementing tools, processes, and metrics that support programs, operations, and decision‐making. The role partners with the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) to manage human resources, financial planning and forecasting, facilities, systems, and compliance activities.

The Strategic Planning Senior Analyst leads programmatic development and execution of Foods for Health activities while managing day‐to‐day operational functions, including budgeting, reporting, data analysis, project management, and administrative oversight, while developing and advancing strategic initiatives and programs across the university, including leading complex, cross-functional projects from conception through execution. The position manages internal and external stakeholder relationships, and advisory board activities;

oversees key events and internal funding programs; and tracks outcomes and return on investment to demonstrate impact. The role also supports communications efforts, represents leadership as delegated, and supervises staff and workflows to ensure efficient, effective operations that advance Foods for Health’s mission and long‐term sustainability.  
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, science, or a related field.
* Four years of progressively responsible experience in program management, business operations, or research administration in an academic or similarly complex environment.
* Demonstrated experience supporting or leading business operations, including process improvement, reporting, and coordination across multiple functional areas.
* Proven ability to manage stakeholder communications and engagement, including translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and diverse audiences.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience using data to inform decision-making, track performance metrics, and evaluating outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a progressively responsible capacity, with strong organizational and project management skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and facilitate collaboration across internal and…