Directors of Strategic Initiatives
On-site · Brandywine, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Director of Strategic Initiatives role directing enterprise-wide strategic projects in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. Partners with executive leadership to develop and monitor organizational initiatives, coordinates high-priority programs across medical, dental, behavioral health, operations, finance, and administration, and supports executive communications, governance materials, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include facilitating strategic meetings, preparing executive summaries and dashboards, tracking progress against goals, driving cross-functional collaboration, and supporting advocacy and community partnerships to advance health equity and access. Requires strong project management, healthcare operations knowledge, ability to manage multiple initiatives, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred; 3–5 years of relevant healthcare administration or strategic operation experience; travel between GBMS locations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field required
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, or Juris Doctor (JD) highly preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, strategic operations, project management, public policy, or community health leadership required
- Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health organization, healthcare system, or mission-driven nonprofit strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, organizational strategy, community health initiatives, and healthcare policy preferred
- Experience supporting executive leadership, strategic planning, operational reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive organizational information
- Travel ability to travel between GBMS locations as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience in healthcare operations, community health, or FQHC environments
- Experience supporting executive leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities
- Confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment
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