International Planning & Strategy

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: 

Conducts advanced research and analysis in support of the international business portfolio, specifically shipping solutions strategy. Assists in developing the strategic plan and functional strategies, and in tracking and reporting progress of the portfolio. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1. Assists in the development of the organization-wide strategic plan and mission statement, long-term corporate strategies, and functional strategies for USPS participation in multilateral agreements. 

2. Ensures that strategic goals are organizationally aligned by developing measurement processes and tracking and reporting progress. 

3. Monitors and analyzes domestic and international environments to evaluate feasibility of strategies, evaluate progress, and identify significant events and risks. Provides summaries and reports of progress, including potential risks, misaligned activities, and recommendations. Includes maintaining knowledge of the organization, projecting and assessing the future environment, and making recommendations to modify objectives or strategies. 

4. Coordinates with internal (e.g., Intl Business, Law Department) and external stakeholders (e.g., GAO, Congress, PRC, OIG) to communicate strategies and provide clarification. 

5. Serves as a team lead coordinating the activities of others on a project or task force basis; makes assignments, monitors progress, and provides continuing guidance. 

6. Provides technical advice, program guidance, and policy interpretation to Headquarters and field employees, and external stakeholders on strategic planning activities. 

7. Conducts special studies on a variety of subjects to analyze the impact of changes in the external environment on the Postal Service. 

8. Compiles data on trends and develops key forecasting data.