Director of Strategy and Performance

LOCATION: Harry S Truman Building - 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO

TRAVEL: In-State approximately 1-2 times per month, Out-of-state approximately 1-2 times per year

SALARY : $125,000 - $135,000

#TeamDED is an energetic environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. Together, #WeHelpMissouriansProsper.

Why You’ll Love This Position:

Do you enjoy leading a team and helping colleagues across your organization drive change and success? Do you value understanding customer needs, identifying problems and improving processes? If so, consider joining the Strategy and Performance Division within Missouri’s Department of Economic Development (DED)! DED’s mission is to help Missourians prosper. The Strategy and Performance Division was established to enable DED to enhance its long-term planning and use of data so that DED can more effectively carry out its internal and external operations. We are seeking an effective communicator, someone who is analytical, a creative problem solver, and who can also be decisive and collaborative to help us achieve DED’s mission.

• Lead a diverse team covering an array of topics, including but not limited to policy and economic research, data analysis, legislative support, ITSD support, communications and marketing and subject matter expertise in specialized areas
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Balance multiple stakeholder needs and interests to find optimal solutions (e.g. customer, team, and taxpayers)
• Provide structure to coach and assist Division Leaders and their teams to produce excellent results for our customers through accountability, customer service, process improvement, and innovation
• Develop a performance management infrastructure to put in place across functional teams
• Build and institutionalize a culture of innovation to ensure that our team, programs, processes, and customer service meet the economy's and our customers' needs
• Research, oversee, and assist with development of policy, programs, rules, and legislative initiatives that support the direction of DED
• Implement, track and measure economic development strategies and policies that capitalize on existing programs and assets, while also identifying new opportunities to maximize the state's economic vitality and value
• Assist in developing policy recommendations and legislative proposals
• Influence and align the Strategy & Performance teams' strategic direction
• Prepare and manage team budgets and expenses
• Additional duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications + Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Nine years of professional relevant experience to include at least five years of successful team leadership and supervisory experience - This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher with an emphasis in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Community or Economic Development, Economics, or a related field - Master's degree preferred
  • Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant
• Successful team leadership and project management experience, including managing direct reports and training team members
• Proficiency and passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement - Familiarity with and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma concepts in helpful
• Experience interpreting and applying state statues, rules, and guidelines (federal a plus)
• High-level work quality, including: Personal ownership and accountability and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to rapidly learn and understand complex topics and effectively communicate them
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service
• Ability to prioritize work, work efficiently and productively
• Ability to function and adjust in a fast-paced and busy environment
• Skill in collecting analyzing, and organizing complex technical data to guide decisions and operations
• Proficiency in building and analyzing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

HRHelpDesk@ded.mo.gov

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