Strategic Planning Senior Analyst

Company : Encompass Health

Location : Moody, AL

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Details

Join us on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industry

Encompass Health is the leader in inpatient rehabilitation industry, you'll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning will be responsible for supporting the Strategic Planning department in its efforts for long-term strategy development. The position will play a crucial role in formulating data-driven insights, helping prepare executive presentations, and working across business functions to gain alignment on enterprise-level strategic priorities. The position will report to the Director of Strategic Planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Conduct high-quality research and analysis into: macro and industry trends, key competitors and new entrants, and disruptive/emerging technologies; translate these into insights and implications for Encompass Health
Prepare quarterly update memos for internal distribution
Assist in the monitoring of progress against key objectives and initiatives through data and financial analysis
Perform strategic analyses articulating Encompass Health's positioning; regularly update the status of key assumptions
Support in the crafting of the messaging of senior leadership content for meetings (e.g. Board of Directors meetings, industry association meetings)
Work collaboratively with a business unit to drive enterprise strategy execution and partner on functional strategy projects
Complete ad hoc support/project requests from departments outside of Strategic Planning
This position sits in our Birmingham AL home office. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required with an emphasis in business, healthcare administration or similar field. Master's degree in business or health administration highly desirable
Excellent record of academic and professional achievement
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; proficient in Word
Two (2) or more years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking
Healthcare experience preferred, but not required
Thorough understanding of financial statements
Experience translating complex strategies and ideas into an easily understandable narrative and presentation
Experience analyzing large amounts of data and drawing conclusions regarding risks and opportunities

A little about us

We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.

Our benefits start day one

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.