Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Corporate Strategy Senior Consultant (Business Planning & Management)

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant business experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
  • Experience in the health insurance industry
  • Proficiency in relationship building and influence
  • Mentoring experience with junior staff, including career development

Responsibilities

  • Develop executive-level deliverables and present insights to key decision makers
  • Conduct and synthesize primary and secondary research to provide strategic recommendations
  • Lead projects of moderate size and segments of larger initiatives
  • Engage in strategic planning efforts, particularly with BCBS Plan stakeholders
  • Mentor and oversee the work of junior team members

Benefits

  • Paid time off and 11 holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Lifestyle spending account
  • Eligibility for annual bonus incentive pay
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

This role is responsible for leading and managing small to mid-size projects and portions of larger projects addressing critical strategic issues for the Blue System. The role is responsible for applying analytical rigor (e.g., data collection and analysis) and executing primary and secondary research, including BCBS Plan input. The position will be able to identify actionable insights and share with non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. The role requires attention to detail, collaboration and project management. He/she/they will communicate up, down and around to keep business partners engaged and motivated to act on strategic insights.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop executive deliverables and present findings to inform and influence key decision makers.
  • Conduct primary/secondary research, synthesize findings, and identify strategic recommendations.
  • Project lead for mid-size projects and portions of larger projects
    Support strategic planning including BCBS Plan engagement.
  • Provide coaching and oversight to junior staff


The posting range for this position is:
95,800.00 - 138,925.00

Required Education, Certifications and Experience:

Education
  • Required Bachelor's Degree in related discipline; or equivalent work experience


Experience
  • Required 5+ Years related business experience


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Experienced analytical and creative problem-solving skills to lead hypothesis development and integration.
  • Competency to generate actionable insights from analytical work.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with health insurance industry and concepts.
  • Proficient relationship building and influence skills.
  • Mentoring skills: ability to mentor junior staff and aid in career development.
  • Preferred: Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.


Additional Preferred Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years related business experience
  • Experience with business/product strategy development and application of analytical methodsStrong project lead experience in preparing work plans leading small to mid-sized projects and portions of larger projects


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The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a federation of 36 separate United States health insurance companies that provide health insurance in the United States to more than 106 million people. It was formed in 1982 from the merger of its two namesake organizations: Blue Cross was founded in 1929 and became the Blue Cross Association in 1960, while Blue Shield emerged in 1939 and the Blue Shield Association was created in 1948. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in Washington, D.C. The association provides health insurance products and services to more than 106 million Americans.
Learn more about Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1929

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