Strategic Planning Analyst III

Pekin Insurance

$83K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 2-4+ years of experience in strategic planning or business analysis
  • Experience in the insurance industry preferred, particularly in Commercial Lines or Life Insurance
  • Familiarity with strategy frameworks like OKRs or Balanced Scorecard is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially in SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates strategic planning processes across business and departments
  • Designs and conducts strategy reviews and alignment meetings
  • Creates strategy communications including visuals and scorecards
  • Monitors effectiveness of strategic initiatives and recommends necessary adjustments
  • Partners with teams and leaders to align on business goals
  • Identifies market trends and insights for informed decision-making
  • Prepares and presents strategic reports to senior leadership

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
  • Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Paid Volunteer Program
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Strategic Planning Analyst III plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future. This position supports the facilitation of strategy development, the preparation and execution of strategy reviews, and the creation of clear, consistent communications. The Strategic Planning Analyst III will support alignment, accountability, and momentum around strategic priorities that drive the company's growth and success.

Essential Job Functions
  • Facilitates and supports business and department-level strategic planning processes
  • Designs and conducts strategy reviews and alignment meetings
  • Creates and maintains strategy communications, including planning templates, updates, visuals, and scorecards
  • Monitors the progress and effectiveness of strategic initiatives, providing regular updates and recommendations for adjustments as needed
  • Supports the implementation and enablement of the company's strategy framework, documentation, and execution systems, and develop change management plans to gain adoption
  • Partners with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to define business goals and ensure consistent alignment on key initiatives
  • Identifies and compiles analysis and insights from internal and external sources to support decision-making, including market trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging risks
  • Prepares and presents reports and presentations to senior leadership, providing clear and concise insights and recommendations
  • Stays up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive and innovative
  • Developing workshop facilitation materials and strategy enablement resources
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, Communications, or a related field. Or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically requires 2- 4+ years of experience in strategic planning, business planning, business analysis, management consulting, or corporate communications

Preferred
  • Experience in the insurance industry, particularly in Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, or Life Insurance

Good to have requirements:
  • Familiarity with strategy and execution frameworks such as 4DX, Playing to Win, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, OGSM
  • Experience working in a strategy, business development, financial planning, or transformation office.
  • Qlik

Must have requirements:
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Comfortable facilitating workshops and large meetings

Certifications & Licenses
  • N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to:
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Influence business leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Think critically and connect tactical details to enterprise strategy
  • Work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Write, collect, and review data

Demonstrated skill in:
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Situational analysis and decision-making

Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • strategic planning and execution
  • industry standards
  • Microsoft Office Suite- Including SharePoint

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Range:
  • $83,000 - $111,000 per year
    • This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual

Benefits:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
  • Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Paid Volunteer Program

For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit our Careers Page.

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