New 
ASPIRE Director of Planning
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Mar 16, 2026 | |
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ASPIRE Director of Planning Requisition ID: 2026-10000 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: USU Aspire Foundation Department: ASPIRE Strategy Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Overview The Director of Planning leads the organization's strategic planning function with a primary focus on long-range infrastructure planning and modeling for electrified transportation systems, including charging infrastructure, power and grid analysis, and transportation corridor development. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority, this role shapes organizational priorities, investment strategies, and multi-year initiatives by integrating technical, financial, policy, and market considerations into data-driven strategic plans. The Director of Planning is responsible for annual and multi-year planning processes and organizational 1-3 year forecast planning activities, applying scenario analysis and systems-level modeling to evaluate infrastructure needs, capacity requirements, and deployment pathways. Working closely with executive leadership and in coordination with business development, the Director of Planning interfaces directly with public- and private-sector partners-including state and local agencies, utilities, national laboratories, and industry consortia-to identify and support partner needs related to infrastructure modeling and future requirements. The role serves as a trusted planning and analytical resource, helping partners understand grid impacts, corridor-level considerations, and system constraints associated with electrified transportation deployment. Through collaborative engagement, the Director of Planning ensures partner insights inform organizational strategy, future program development, and externally sponsored initiatives consistent with federal, state, and utility planning frameworks. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah. Responsibilities
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. College/Department Highlights The Utah State University ASPIRE Foundation is advancing the future of electrified transportation by translating world-class research into real-world infrastructure, planning, and deployment solutions. Created out of a nationally recognized Utah State University research program, ASPIRE builds on a strong foundation that includes a prestigious National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center award, along with sustained engagement through federal grants, state programs, and private-sector partnerships. Since its formation, ASPIRE has grown significantly in scale and scope, supporting projects and collaborations internationally. ASPIRE Foundation serves as the implementation and coordination hub for work that extends beyond academic research. The organization brings together professional staff, university partners, industry collaborators, utilities, and public agencies to address system-level challenges such as charging infrastructure development, power and grid integration, corridor-scale planning, and technology demonstration and deployments. ASPIRE is known for its ability to integrate technical analysis, planning, and real-world testing to move concepts to reality and tackle challenges for deployable solutions. With an experienced professional team and deep university and industry relationships, ASPIRE Foundation operates as a trusted technical partner within the intelligent electrified transportation ecosystem. Its work emphasizes rigor, collaboration, and practical outcomes-supporting infrastructure readiness, workforce development, and long-term system resilience. Joining ASPIRE offers team members the opportunity to help shape infrastructure and energy systems, and contribute to complex and interdisciplinary efforts that will shape the next generation of mobility. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . *updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10000/aspire-director-of-planning/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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