Senior Healthcare Facility Planner

The Senior Planner will support strategic healthcare planning initiatives for federal clients by performing advanced analytics, modeling healthcare delivery systems, and contributing to regional and facility-level planning efforts. Working closely with architects, engineers, and project leadership, the Senior Planner will deliver high-impact insights that drive federal healthcare infrastructure strategies. This role requires strong experience in data-driven planning, healthcare systems forecasting, and the development of master plans and operational evaluations-particularly in support of Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

***This is a remote position that will require periodic travel within the US and OCONUS Germany. Travel includes approximately 90 days a year.

Applicants must possess a valid passport to travel internationally as required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Healthcare Facility Planner: $
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct detailed analysis of healthcare delivery data, including patient volumes, provider utilization, and facility capacity.
• Support the development of facility master plans, regional system strategies, and clinical program assessments.
• Model future healthcare utilization and delivery needs using forecasting tools and DoD/MHS metrics.
• Prepare planning scenarios and options that inform executive decision-making regarding facility optimization and investment.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and DHA/DoD clients to ensure alignment with federal healthcare strategies and policies.
• Support space programming, service line analysis, and strategic facility positioning within larger military healthcare networks.
• Present findings and recommendations through clear visualizations, briefings, and written reports tailored to executive audiences.
• Contributes to the creation of long-range strategic planning documents, business cases, and Healthcare Requirements Analyses (HCRAs).
• Interface with design and construction teams to integrate planning outcomes into project execution phases.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Healthcare Planning, or related discipline.

Certifications (Preferred):

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Certified Health Facility Planner (CHFP) is desirable.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare planning, with federal sector exposure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense, VA, or other military healthcare programs.
• Familiarity with DoD design/construction practices and Military Health System (MHS) planning frameworks.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in the use of healthcare planning and data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, GIS, Excel modeling).
• Deep understanding of healthcare utilization metrics, patient throughput, service line alignment, and facility programming.
• Skilled in developing and presenting strategic options using data-driven planning methodologies.

Abilities:

• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable planning outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across technical and executive levels.
• Experience supporting the development of capital planning documents, HCRAs, and multi-site healthcare evaluations.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal companies are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNFC, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Searchable Job Titles:

• Healthcare Systems Planner
• Federal Health Strategist
• Healthcare Utilization Analyst
• DoD Medical Infrastructure Planner
• Strategic Healthcare Planning Specialist

Keywords:

• Federal Healthcare Planning
• HCRA Support
• Facility Forecasting
• MHS Analysis
• Strategic Facility Modeling
• DoD Medical Infrastructure

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement and accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC), APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.