Strategic Planning Analyst II - Business Case Development Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51333)

Description

Reporting to the Program Manager for Business Case Development & Reporting, the Business Case Development Analyst plays a strategic role in crafting comprehensive business cases that drive decision-making and planning. The individual in this role will manage projects related to organizational improvements, service development, and strategic collaborations, all aimed at supporting the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) vision of relentlessly combating crime and being a strong partner in community safety.

As a collaborative partner and leader, the Business Case Development Analyst will work with diverse stakeholders to gather information, define problems, identify outcomes and benefits, and develop high-quality solutions while facilitating effective communication and alignment towards common goals. The individual in this role will be responsible for developing business cases, reports, and analyses to guide decision-making and recommend best practices. Responsibilities include:

• Develop comprehensive business cases that align with broader organizational objectives and clearly articulate the rationale behind recommendations.
• Facilitate meetings across EPS to gather information, define problems, identify outcomes, and develop solutions, while collaborating with HR, Finance, IT, and other leaders to build business cases and reports.
• Conduct strategic analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal data to identify growth opportunities and risks. 
• Provide analytical support for business case development including change readiness, change impact, equity and diversity, sensitivity analysis, and sustainability of proposed solutions.
• Prepare essential documentation including business cases, reports, and presentations that summarize findings and support executive decision-making.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and support change management by identifying inefficiencies, recommending process enhancements, and providing guidance on change readiness and impact assessments.
• Support the portfolio management toolset and processes, enhancing organizational performance excellence through effective relationship management.
• Leverage expertise in strategic management and evaluation metrics to create actionable performance measures and risk management strategies, while understanding strategic priorities, systems thinking, strategic planning, project and change management, and corporate reporting timelines.
• Track and monitor business case progress, identifying and communicating deviations to support the organization's adaptive approach.
• Monitor and measure the achievement of outcomes and benefits to ensure alignment with organizational goals, utilizing key performance indicators and conducting post-implementation reviews to assess success.
• Oversee the execution of key deliverables by establishing realistic timelines, identifying potential risks, and outlining critical milestones to drive successful outcomes.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement within governance, business case development, and reporting processes, fostering an organization-wide culture of efficiency.
• Conduct jurisdictional and environmental scans, develop, design, and present reports, lead and facilitate discussions with diverse client groups, and conduct various analyses based on requirements.
• Support and mentor report and correspondence writers, ensuring a profound understanding of the elements crucial for informed decision-making.
• Lead the development of reports that align with EPS's vision and mission, fostering better decisions and delivering organizational value, while collaborating with teams across the Division to provide expert advice on report writing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Foster robust change management and governance practices across the organization, ensuring that strategic initiatives are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Other related duties as required.