This position is within the ANTHC Administration Department and is locally based in Anchorage, AK with a remote work schedule.Summary:The Manager of the Strategy Office at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) will report to the Director of the Strategy Office and leads strategic and business development initiatives. The Manager will lead aspects of the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve ANTHC's goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:Manages a small team of Strategy Office Analysts in support of ANTHC strategy and the development of strategic initiatives. Collaborates with senior leadership and the Strategy Office team to refine strategic goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Conducts in-depth research and analysis to gather information on industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices. Utilizes data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and contributes to the development of business cases and recommendations. Manages efforts to develop a standardized system for business planning functions.
Leads and manages the planning and execution of strategic priorities, projects, and initiatives. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved within established timelines and budgets.
Independently leads and works with staff in clinical programs, finance and decision support to collect, synthesize and interpret data to be used for annual budgeting, forecasting, and development of strategic goals. Creates models for forecasting of volume and utilization in clinical areas.
Develops appropriate vision, pro-forma projections and recommendations to foster business development that is aligned with overall strategic initiatives. Recommends growth of organization structure through appropriate affiliation with other health care providers.
Prepares and delivers clear and concise reports, presentations, and updates on strategic initiatives to stakeholders and senior leadership. Ensures effective communication and transparency throughout the organization regarding strategic goals, progress, and outcomes.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the Strategy Office and across ANTHC. Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive positive change.
Identifies and completes data requests. Performs analysis and interpretation of data using a variety of internal and external data sources in order to oversee project advancement and business planning activities.
Serves as liaison, fosters and manages collaborative working relationships with third party providers, payers, health agencies, external vendors, customers and stakeholders on behalf of ANMC.
Works cohesively with external contractors to process data, manage work plans, and provide inputs on ongoing workstreams related to financial and strategic planning.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS- Successful history in driving a company's use of data, analytics and metrics to improve performance.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan and execute strategic initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, effective resource allocation, and successful cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to prepare and deliver persuasive presentations to all levels of the organization intended to recommend strategic direction.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Ability to use technology & data/analytics capabilities with business executives to solve their toughest challenges and create new opportunities.
- Demonstrates strong autonomy in executing tasks and possesses adept leadership skills to effectively manage and direct multi-disciplinary teams.
- Skill in facilitating strategy implementation planning sessions and developing and implementing strategic initiatives, goals and procedures for cost effective management of allocated resources.
- Proficiency in utilizing various analytic tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other data visualization software, to effectively analyze and present complex data-driven insights.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Skill in explaining complex technical subject matter to non-technical people.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Ability to work within deadlines and resource constraints.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONNon-supervisory - Eight (8) years of experience in planning strategic initiatives, business development, or healthcare management is required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
ANDSupervisory - One to two (1 to 2) years providing strategic and technical leadership to business and cross functional teams or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONMaster's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONExperience in strategic planning and health care business planning and analytics preferred.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION- Certification in project or change management.
- Lean Six Sigma or other outcomes improvement.
