Strategic Planning Director jobs in Mount Prospect, IL

Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning
  • Regional Transportation Authority
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

    Under the direction of the Manager of Strategic and Corridor Planning, the Strategic Analyst conducts data collection, data processing, technical analysis, and develops analytical methods and database and/or spreadsheet tools in support of the RTA’s strategic planning, performance measurement, and multifaceted transit systems planning work. Assists with maintenance, improvement and application of technical tools including a Strategic Asset Management database and decision-support tool; GIS-based access measure tools; and travel demand models and outputs. . Supports RTA’s Strategic Plan implementation and development. Provides technical support for transit project sponsors in the region. Assists with survey development, implementation, and descriptive and statistical analysis for RTA’s on-going Customer Satisfaction Survey work. Contributes to performance measurement activities, market analysis, strategic planning documents, surveys, and studies. Prepares written content and presents analyses to RTA and Service Board staff and working groups, and RTA Board.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    1. Assists with RTA’s Strategic Asset Management activities including application of specialized software to compare capital funding scenarios and inform regional investment decisions, updating asset database, and continued development and improvements to the RTA’s decision support tool.

    2. Assists with applications of RTA’s Access Measure and related tools, providing analysis of regional mobility, accessibility, and equity.

    3. Assists with the creation and maintenance of datasets used in RTA’s regional, sub-regional and peer Performance Measures program.

    4. Provides guidance to application and output analysis of travel demand models for project and regional analysis.

    5. Performs planning and analysis to identify travel patterns and mobility issues and develops and evaluates complex multi-modal transportation networks.

    6. Conducts research and guides implementation of new mobility solutions and emerging technologies. Assists in the development of policy recommendations.

    7. Assembles and analyzes data from multiple existing national and regional sources for demographics, travel demand, mode preference and economics to understand travel patterns trends, and transit market characteristics.

    8. Implements and analyzes surveys.

    9. Develops extensive written products that include technical documentation of models and tools developed by RTA; documentation of study methodologies, results, and recommendations for published technical reports; and summarized study results for executive and public briefings.

    10. Liaisons with other RTA groups and departments as needed for graphic design and other services related to the production of professional documents.

    The ideal candidate has the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field required; Master’s degree or equivalent additional work experience preferred.

    Other qualifications desired are a minimum of minimum of one (1) year experience, or equivalent, in transportation planning or engineering, or a related field with an emphasis on data analysis, travel demand model validation and application, market research and analysis, and corridor level planning/analysis. Experience in design, manipulation, analysis, and maintenance of relational databases required. Experience in processing and analyzing GTFS and Census data products (e.g., ACS, CTPP, LEHD) and their development process is a plus. Ability to code in SQL, Python, SAS/SPSS/R, or VBA or to acquire such skills required. Proficiency in GIS data editing and analysis required with preference given to candidates having experience using ArcGIS Spatial and Network Analyst tools. Experience with spatial-temporal data analysis required. Familiarity with travel demand model development, validation and application is required, previous experience using FTA’s STOPS model and regional travel demand models is a plus. Knowledge of statistics and experience in estimating and interpreting statistical models (e.g., regression, time series) are required. Familiarity with advanced statistical and computational techniques such as discrete choice modeling, data mining, natural language processing, machine learning) or ability to acquire such skills is preferred. Experience in synthesizing results of technical studies in written documents for technical and non-technical audiences is also a plus.

    The RTA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Relocation is not available.

    For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/.

    Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

    Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

    Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

    Regional Transportation Authority

    Human Resources 24-SASP

    175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550

    Chicago, IL 60604

    To apply online: create an account by selecting "Apply" or “login and register.”

    An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $56,316.95 - $84,477.05 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 457(b)
    • Dental insurance
    • Dependent health insurance coverage
    • Flexible spending account
    • Flextime
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance
    • Work from home

    Experience level:

    • 1 year

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60604

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Sr. Manager/ Associate Director - Strategic Analytics Consulting
  • Strategic Analytics Consulting - Tiger Analytics
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 100 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants br...
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Funeral Pre-Planning Sales Representative & Aftercare Specialist
  • Envision Strategic Partners
  • Wheeling, IL FULL_TIME
  • In partnership with Kolsaak Funeral Home, Envision Strategic Partners is searching for a qualified professional to fill the position of Aftercare Specialist & Funeral Pre-Planning Sales Representative...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Strategic Financial Planning & Analytics Manager
  • CBIZ
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Status Category: Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Job Code: AV213 About our Business CBIZ Private Equity Advisory is the dedicated private equity advisory practice of C...
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Manager - Technical Operations Strategic Planning
  • OneTen
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionThere's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path toward becoming the best airline in aviation history. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the Wo...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Planning
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionWho are we? The Kraft Heinz brands you know and love, but Not.The Kraft Heinz Not Company is a Joint Venture formed by Kraft Heinz and The Not Company to develop superior plant-based ve...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Regional Director of Operations
  • Flourish Research
  • Chicago, IL
  • Highland Performance Solutions is proud to be leading a retained search for Flourish Research, headquartered in Miami, F...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Materials (Material Development)
  • Azul 3D
  • Chicago, IL
  • A BIT ABOUT AZUL 3D is an early-stage, high growth company poised to transform multi-million-dollar industries with revo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automation Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Our client is currently seeking an Automation Director for their facility in Massachusetts. This job will have the follo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • The Judge Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Our client is currently seeking a Director of Operations to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Indirect Spend (Virtual Remote)
  • US Foods Holding Corp.
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director, Business Transformation
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • Overview: This position is a key member of a regional leadership team, driving an end-to-end analysis of the regional Bu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mgr, Natural Gas
  • CF Industries Employee Services LLC
  • Northbrook, IL
  • At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focus...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • Allied Universal®
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers t...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and approximately 4 miles north of O'Hare International Airport. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 54,167. Mount Prospect is located at 42°3′56″N 87°56′10″W / 42.06556°N 87.93611°W / 42.06556; -87.93611 (42.065427, -87.936217). According to the 2010 census, Mount Prospect has a total area of 10.374 square miles (26.87 km2), of which 10.34 square miles (26.78 km2) (or 99.67%) is land and 0.034 square miles (0.09 km2) (or 0....
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