Position Summary
The Strategy & Communications Analyst is an early-career role designed to provide broad exposure to both Pennant’s strategy and communications work. Reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Communications, this individual will contribute to Pennant’s quarterly and annual strategic planning processes, support data-driven insights for field operations, and help shape the way Pennant communicates with its leaders, affiliates, and external partners.
This role is ideal for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills and a desire to grow into a future leader in strategy, communications, or operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Support the facilitation of quarterly and annual strategic planning cycles, including data gathering, agenda development, documentation, and follow-up.
Coordinate with Pennant’s Data Team and Portfolio Leaders to identify trends and opportunities across Pennant’s healthcare service lines.
Develop clear, concise presentations and reports for senior leadership.
Research market trends and competitive benchmarks to support strategy projects.
Communications
Assist in drafting and editing communications for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, presentations, and leadership messaging.
Help translate complex ideas and analyses into clear, compelling narratives.
Contribute to communications planning for company-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with Pennant’s mission and values.
Partner with leaders to prepare materials that drive engagement and clarity across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Economics, Healthcare Administration, the Humanities, or a related field.
Internship or 0–2 years of professional experience in strategy, communications, or related fields.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
Solid analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with data to develop insights.
Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated curiosity, teamwork, and alignment with Pennant’s CAPLICO values (Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership).
What We Offer
Hands-on impact to both strategy and communications at a high-growth healthcare company.
Direct mentorship from senior leadership.
Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
A mission-driven culture where you can make an impact on healthcare services nationwide.
Location: Boise, ID | Salt Lake City, UT | Hartford, CT | Nashville, TN
Reports to: VP of Strategy & Communications, Pennant Services
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
About Pennant Services
Pennant Services is the service center and leadership company for The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG). We support independent operating subsidiaries across the country in home health, hospice, home care, mobile primary care, and senior living. At Pennant, we believe in creating life-changing opportunities by empowering leaders, celebrating ownership, and operating through our core values known as CAPLICO.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.