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# Chief of Strategy at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr/c61c1ff4-1f3a-488a-b086-0f282e531273

## Job description

## PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT RIVERS

POSITION TITLE:              Chief of Strategy STATUS:                                Salaried, Exempt REPORTS TO:                     President and CEO

Must have or obtain the Flu, COVID Vaccines!

## COMPENSATION:

$132,200 - $151,000

## POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief of Strategy informs and directs the strategy of the organization. This position of the Chief of Strategy also serves as a strategic thought partner, advisor, and project manager to the CEO and the Senior Team (ST). This position may fulfill the cell phone reimbursement requirements.

## ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Executive Thought Partnership & Strategic Planning Serve as a conduit, advisor, and project lead to the CEO and/or ST on major strategic projects, including strategic planning process. Advise and support leadership in approaching organizational change in a way that engages employees at all levels of the organization and achieve desired results most effectively and efficiently. Partner with the CEO to identify opportunities to engage the Board of Directors on strategic issues/high-priority topics. Partner with, and lead, the ST to manage annual and quarterly planning processes to ensure alignment with strategic plan and priorities; ensuring the strategic plan is a living document. Identify opportunities to integrate across functional teams; leverage strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges. Challenge conventional‐thinking and promote an environment of open communication, creative problem‐solving and a sense of urgency to meet organizational goals and objectives. Together with the ST, through project management and key initiative oversight, work to meet strategic goals with clear communication, elimination of silos, integrated work plans, and implementation with an eye towards coordinated accountabilities, objectives, and associated budgets. Maintain the organizational structure and processes necessary to manage the organization’s current activities and its projected growth. Influence organizational change as necessary to facilitate strategic initiatives and planned growth. Other duties as assigned. Periodic travel to affiliate locations may be required

Organizational Effectiveness Promote and facilitate integration, collaboration, and teamwork among all departments and locations throughout the organization. As a member of the Senior Team, be integrally involved in the strategic planning process with particular responsibility for leading, planning, expanding, implementing, controlling, and evaluating programs and operations to improve efficiencies and impact. Lead initiatives and develop tactics for advancing internal and external customer experience. Champion a culture of accountability in relation to the organization’s strategies and initiatives and work to ensure that equity is interwoven throughout the organization’s policies and strategic initiatives. Analyze the needs of organization and establish priorities for systems changes, design, and implementation to develop new and/or modify systems to improve and enhance operational effectiveness, efficiency, and cost containment. Ensure a consistent approach to reporting (internal and external) across the organization.

Public Health Leadership Determine PPGR’s role in the health provider ecosphere and what our opportunities are Determine how we measure success and how we evaluate our programming Lead on expansion and strategic consolidation of services as necessary Deepen organizational engagement on health equity work, expand partnerships and ensure organizational presence in public health coalition spaces

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not currently have supervisory responsibility but that may shift based on organizational need

## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Public Health or Social Work A minimum of 8 years of senior-level leadership Deep understanding of the Missouri health and policy landscape Experience in upper-level management in a not-for-profit organization ​​Strategic planning experience and maintaining a strategic plan over time Project management experience Exceptional interpersonal skills / emotional intelligence with the ability to manage relationships with a diverse set of colleagues Strong analytical skills and use of data to drive decision-making and to build consensus/support Strong written, communication, and organizational skills, including a track record of balancing and prioritizing multiple priorities simultaneously Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across a variety of stakeholders, influence others and manage laterally and up to ensure successful outcomes Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and data to create business plans and service proposals; ability to think “out of the box” to develop opportunities for the organization

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Management of operations in a multi-site health care delivery system or hospital setting; thorough knowledge of health care administrative operations and fiscal management

PPGR maintains a strict policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, economic background, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital or relationship status, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

## About Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Great Rivers is a nonprofit affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood federation, providing sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across Missouri and Illinois.
- **Entity Type**: Non-profit (Private)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1932
- **Founders**: Not publicly available for this affiliate (the national Planned Parenthood Federation was founded by Margaret Sanger)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare (sexual and reproductive health), Nonprofit Healthcare Services, Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C – all genders, with or without insurance; patients seeking reproductive health services, STI testing, cancer screenings, contraception, abortion care, gender-affirming care, and education programs
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide, protect, and support sexual and reproductive health services, access, and rights [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)

## Products & Services
- **Health Center Services**: In-person care at six health centers in Missouri and Illinois, offering STI screening, cancer screenings, wellness exams, contraception, vasectomies, medication and procedural abortion, and gender-affirming care.
- **Telehealth**: Virtual care for medication abortion (up to 12 weeks in Illinois), STI consultations, and follow-up visits, providing greater flexibility and privacy.
- **Regional Logistics Center (RLC)**: A centralized patient navigation center that arranges transportation, lodging, and financial assistance for abortion patients, easing logistical barriers.
- **Education Programs**: Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education for youth and adults, including the INCLUED program for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 14–24), and anti-oppression training.
- **Advocacy (Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action)**: The policy and advocacy arm that fights to protect and expand access to birth control, abortion, sex education, gender-affirming care, and more.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: FY2025 total revenue of $26,056,405, with $9,998,200 from patient services and program fees, and $5,946,331 from public support (philanthropy). Total expenses: $21,886,388 [ppgr.org impact report](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 19 different funding sources including private foundations, government grants (e.g., Title X), and individual donors. Not a venture-backed entity.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Resumed procedural abortion in Missouri in March 2025 after a court victory, and expanded medication abortion access in Illinois to 12 weeks.
  - Increased appointment availability at St. Peters health center (now open 5 days/week plus one Saturday/month).
  - Fully launched Epic electronic health record system to improve patient experience.
  - Provided free vasectomies for the fourth consecutive year (72 procedures in FY2025).
  - Served 24,953 patients across 37,358 visits in FY2025, with 46% of visits from first-time patients.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted legacy**: Over 90 years as the leading reproductive health provider in the St. Louis region and Missouri Ozarks.
- **Legal and advocacy expertise**: Successfully challenged Missouri TRAP laws, enabling in-clinic procedural abortion to resume in St. Louis.
- **Integrated patient support**: The Regional Logistics Center provides financial, transportation, and lodging assistance – a unique model that removes barriers to care.
- **Telehealth expansion**: Offers medication abortion via telehealth in Illinois, reaching patients who cannot easily travel.
- **Diverse funding base**: Mix of patient fees, philanthropy, and government grants provides financial resilience.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding access**: Increasing appointment availability, opening new health center hours, and scaling telehealth services.
- **Defending reproductive rights**: Continuing litigation and advocacy to protect abortion access in Missouri and Illinois.
- **Improving patient experience**: Leveraging the Epic EHR system for greater efficiency and convenience.
- **Serving underserved populations**: Offering free vasectomies, Title X family planning services, and LGBTQ+-specific education programs.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to protecting and expanding reproductive health access in a politically charged environment.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Health insurance starts on the first of the month after 30 days; three plan options ($2,500, $3,000, or $5,000 deductible).
  - FSA medical and dependent care accounts.
  - Up to $200/year in well-being rewards.
  - 10 days of paid time off per year (available after 3 months).
  - Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks after one year of employment.
  - 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution after the first year.
  - Sign-on bonus for clinicians.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid work options available depending on role; on-site roles at health centers in St. Louis, St. Peters, Manchester, Rolla, Fairview Heights, and Springfield.
- **Engineering/culture**: Not a tech company, but the recent Epic EHR rollout indicates a focus on modernizing operations. The organization values innovation in patient care and advocacy.

## Sources
1. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Careers](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers/get-involved/careers)
2. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Main Site](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)
3. [PPGR Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr)
4. [PPGR FY2025 Impact Report (PDF)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
5. [PPGR LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/ppgreatrivers)

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