Strategic Planning Services

The Vendor is required to provide to support the development of a data-driven, equity-informed, and implementation-ready strategic plan that improves coordination, access, and outcomes across the state veteran services ecosystem.
- The strategic plan must:
•    Address unmet veteran needs and service gaps
•    Improve coordination across fragmented systems
•    Enhance equitable access statewide
•    Strengthen data-driven decision-making and performance measurement
- Requirement:
•    Assist the office team in developing and finalizing a 3-year strategic plan that reflects measurable goals, key performance indicators, and data-driven decision-making processes.
•    Design, develop, and facilitate strategic plan convening’s or workshops for stakeholders in both in-person and virtual formats. 
•    Produce and execute a comprehensive plan outlining all logistical elements required to successfully execute each workshop session, including schedule, roles and responsibilities, venue and technology requirements, participant coordination, materials distribution, and contingency planning, including:
o    Secure and fund all venues for in-person workshop sessions, including any associated costs. 
o    Ensure that venues meet all requirements for accessibility, capacity, and technology to support effective stakeholder engagement
o    Coordinate scheduling of all workshop sessions, including proposing and confirming dates in collaboration with office; 
o    Coordinate and manage all venue-related logistics for in-person sessions, including site coordination, room setup requirements, and on-site support.
•    Develop strategies for effective communication and workflow internally and with external stakeholders. 
•    Evaluate current data systems and gaps and provide recommendations for data-sharing and data collection strategies. 
•    Produce a monitoring and evaluation plan that will track progress over the 3 years that mirrors the strategic plan. 
•    Identify and recommend evidence-based strategies to increase awareness of office services and enhance engagement with veterans.
•    Engage in regular reporting and communication with the office senior team. 
•    Advise on roll-out and communication strategies for strategic plan. 
•    Prepare presentations and notes for meetings.