JOB SUMMARY
** MUST BE A US CITIZEN **
This position serves as a strategic business partner supporting the Senior Dental Director of Government Business in driving enterprise priorities, organizational effectiveness, and transformational initiatives. The role is responsible for coordinating strategic planning, business performance management, governance, communications, employee engagement, and change management activities that support successful execution of organizational objectives. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, the incumbent translates complex business priorities into actionable plans, develops executive-level communications and performance reporting, and helps ensure alignment between strategic goals, operational execution, and measurable outcomes. This individual serves as a trusted advisor and project leader, providing analytical insights, facilitating organizational change, and leading special initiatives that advance innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with leadership to develop, coordinate, and execute strategic initiatives. Facilitate planning processes, translate strategies into actionable plans with measurable outcomes, and manage risks and opportunities to achieve business results.
- Business Performance & Operational Excellence: Monitor organizational performance through dashboards and KPIs. Support budget planning and resource allocation. Analyze data to identify trends, efficiencies, and areas for improvement, establishing robust processes and reporting structures.
- Change Management & Employee Engagement: Lead change management initiatives to enhance employee engagement, communication, and adoption of new processes. Coordinate enterprise communications, leadership messaging, and engagement activities to foster collaboration and accountability.
- Executive Partnership & Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing strategic communications, executive presentations, and facilitating key meetings. Ensure effective information flow and represent leadership in cross-functional forums.
- Special Projects & Innovation: Lead complex strategic projects and initiatives, research emerging trends, and drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and organizational performance.
- Other duties as assigned or requested
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Strategic Development, Project Management, or related field
Substitutions
- 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Strategic Development, Project Management, or related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 5 years in Strategic Process Development
To include
- 3 years in Healthcare/Health Insurance
- 3 years of presenting and communicating with large audiences
Preferred
- None
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Strategic planning and business execution.
- Program and project leadership.
- Executive communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Analytical thinking and decision support.
- Performance measurement and business insights.
- Change management and organizational effectiveness.
- Financial and operational acumen.
- Cross-functional influence and collaboration.
- Continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong leadership, judgment, and adaptability.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$79,300.00Pay Range Maximum:
$127,100.00Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Skills Required
- Must be a US citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Strategic Development, Project Management, or related field OR 6 years of related progressive experience
- 5 years in Strategic Process Development
- 3 years in Healthcare/Health Insurance
- 3 years presenting and communicating with large audiences
- Compliance with HIPAA and company information security/privacy policies
- Master's degree in related field
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
Highmark Health Insights
What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
