Strategic Planner

Job Summary

Providing strategic direction and guidance, the full-time Strategic Planner will lead the development and implementation of operational plans for SAMHSA's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Awareness initiative, ensuring effective communications, marketing, and engagement workstreams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated work plans for various task areas, including media campaign planning and performance metrics reporting
• Collaborate with logistics coordinators and subject matter specialists to ensure timely execution of activities and alignment with project goals
• Support the development of campaign strategies and provide operational planning assistance to inform priority actions in digital and communications efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, marketing, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in strategic planning for complex initiatives
• Proven ability to develop and implement integrated work plans in collaboration with government clients or senior stakeholders
• Experience managing logistics and cross-functional teams to execute operational plans effectively
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (Tier II)