Strategic Planning Analyst II

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About This Job

The Strategic Planning Analyst II supports the development, execution, and monitoring of strategic priorities across the organization. This role partners with business and support areas to analyze and synthesize information, develop executive-ready materials, support strategic programs and planning processes, and identify emerging trends and opportunities. The role also plays a key coordination role in the planning and overall execution of the organization’s annual Fall Conference.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited direction, and comfort working with leaders across the organization.

Essential Functions

Support the development, execution, and ongoing monitoring of strategic plans and priorities across the organization.

Provide analysis and insights that inform strategic decision-making and help identify opportunities, challenges, and areas requiring additional focus.

Monitor strategic initiatives and progress, including preparing periodic analysis and reporting for strategic plans, Strategic Pillars, and other enterprise priorities.

Develop executive-level reporting, meeting materials, presentations, and talking points that clearly communicate strategic priorities, progress, and key considerations.

Identify and research emerging trends, technologies, and signals that may have implications for the organization.

Support and facilitate strategic planning, innovation, and problem-solving sessions with business and support areas.

Partner with business and support areas to gather, organize, and synthesize information used in strategic planning and executive reviews.

Support enterprise programs and strategic initiatives, including Blue Chip reporting, analysis, and ongoing program activities.

Coordinate the planning and overall execution of the organization’s annual Fall Conference, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to support a successful event.

Develop content and coordinate logistics for other strategic meetings, executive reviews, conferences, and Strategic Planning Office programs.

Lead or support projects across business units with moderate to significant complexity.

Identify opportunities to improve strategic planning processes, reporting, tools, and ways of working.

Build effective relationships with business partners, senior leaders, and other stakeholders across the organization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Intermediate understanding of strategic planning best practices and innovation tools.

Intermediate understanding and application of Agile methodologies.

Strong financial acumen.

Ability to complete assignments with limited direction.

Strong change management, executive presence, situational adaptability, decision-making, analytical thinking, and presentation skills.

Ability to collaborate with and build trust with executive and senior leaders.

Ability and confidence to ask questions, offer solutions, retain information, and apply details to future situations.

Ability to develop and facilitate trainings and workshops.

Strong accuracy, prioritization, and customer service skills.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Ability to identify and drive process improvements.

Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Inquisitive and adaptable team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to remain adaptable and resilient in changing situations with an optimistic outlook aligned with the organization’s culture and Core Values.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Ability to travel as needed.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree preferred.

3+ years of banking and/or strategy experience required.

*Hybrid Schedule: In office 3 days per week

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Strategic Planning Analyst II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational

needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $93,000 to $109,000 annually .

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.  Click here to learn more.

Location: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time