Temporary Professional, Strategic Planning & Business Operations Consultant - Critical Materials Crossroads

The Critical Materials Crossroads (CMC) in the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSIN) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

The Temporary Professional, Strategic Planning & Business Operations Consultant serves as a strategic and operational partner supporting planning, business development, and institutional coordination activities. The position assists leadership and program teams in advancing organizational priorities through structured planning, identification of emerging opportunities, coordination of Critical Materials Crossroads (CMC) siting logistics, and development of governance forecasting models.

This role supports cross-functional collaboration across functions, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable planning activities and coordinated implementation efforts. The position requires strong analytical skills, organizational planning capability, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders to support decision-making.

Roles

1. Strategic Planning Support Specialist
2. Business Opportunity Identification Analyst
3. CMC Siting Logistics & Planning Coordinator
4. Governance Forecasting & Planning Analyst

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning Support. Responsible for supporting organizational strategic planning initiatives by assisting in the development of planning materials, coordinating stakeholder input, and helping translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and implementation timelines.
2. Business Identification & Opportunity Analysis. Responsible for identifying and assessing potential business opportunities, partnerships, and programmatic initiatives that align with CMC priorities and growth objectives.
3. CMC Siting Logistics & Planning. Responsible for supporting planning activities related to CMC siting, including logistical coordination, permitting, data collection, and preparation of materials used to inform location selection and operational readiness.
4. Governance Forecasting & Planning Support. Responsible for assisting with governance forecasting efforts by collecting data, analyzing trends, and preparing planning materials that support leadership decision-making and long-term governance strategies.
5. Cross-Functional Coordination. Responsible for coordinating information flow across teams, facilitating planning meetings, documenting outcomes, and ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and operational activities.
6. Other Duties as Required. Responsible for supporting additional planning, research, or operational tasks that advance the mission of the CMC.

Duties

1. Strategic Planning
   • Assist in developing strategic planning documents, roadmaps, and briefing materials
   • Support planning workshops and stakeholder coordination sessions
   • Compile research and analysis used to inform strategic decisions
   • Track implementation progress on key strategic initiatives
2. Business Identification
   • Conduct research to identify emerging opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives
   • Analyze organizational capabilities and alignment with potential opportunities
   • Prepare briefing materials and summary reports for leadership review
   • Maintain tracking systems for potential initiatives and opportunity pipelines
3. CMC Siting Logistics & Planning
   • Coordinate planning activities related to CMC siting initiatives
   • Support logistical planning including scheduling, documentation, and coordination
   • Assist with analysis of site requirements, operational considerations, and planning inputs
   • Prepare presentations and documentation supporting siting discussions
4. Governance Forecasting
   • Assist with development of governance forecasting models and planning scenarios
   • Collect and organize data related to governance planning needs
   • Prepare reports and planning materials used in leadership briefings
   • Support long-range planning discussions and governance review processes
5. Coordination & Documentation
   • Facilitate communication between CMC core team members involved in planning initiatives
   • Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and action items
   • Maintain organized planning documentation and project records
   • Track timelines and deliverables across multiple initiatives

This is a temporary position expected to conclude work on and not extend past July 31, 2026.

This position is 100% grant funded and contingent on continued funding.

This position involves travel.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Studies, Project Management, or related field
• Experience supporting strategic planning, research, program coordination, or business analysis
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear planning materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools
• A U.S. Security Clearance (required)

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Experience supporting strategic planning or business development initiatives
• Experience with organizational planning, forecasting, or governance analysis
• Background supporting logistics coordination or program implementation
• Experience working in industry, research, or complex organizational environments

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $58.00 per hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

The Temporary Professional position is not graded within the Global Grading System. To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

For best consideration, please submit application in full by Sunday, March 22, 2026. .

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.