The role leads mid-size projects and key workstreams within larger initiatives, collaborating with internal and external partners and stakeholders. They design, direct and execute primary research (qualitative and quantitative), conduct secondary research, and analyze and synthesize data to generate market insights and answer key business questions for the BCBS System to inform future strategic direction. The role develops and delivers insights by way of reports and presentations to senior leadership.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead development and execution of qualitative and quantitative analytic frameworks to aid with developing market and competitive insights on business strategy, success capabilities, as well as forecasting market sizes, financial. projections, ROIs, and/or other market trends that are relevant for projects
- Scope, develop, and lead projects; work collaboratively with leadership and with project staff through design, market research/analysis, insight distillation, and deliverable development across all deliverables.
- Lead executive interviews (primary research) through detailed note taking and distillation of notes into relevant findings for projects.
- Present project insights to leadership with confidence, conviction, and poise. Demonstrate strong communication skills.
The posting range for this position is:
$96,921.00-$110,000
Required Education, Certifications and Experience:
Education:
- Required Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
- Preferred Master's Degree
Experience:
- Required 4+ Years related business experience; market intelligence and/or strategy consulting experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with health insurance industry, knowledge of industry market segments (e.g., Large Group, Small Group & Individual, Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Employee Health Benefit Program); knowledge of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans a plus.
- Familiarity with value-based care concepts and programs, including evolution in the marketplace.
- Effective project management skills; demonstrated experience in preparing work plans and leading small to mid-sized projects, as well as portions of larger projects.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to identify information gaps and implications, provide direction/support on data accuracy and use and ensure effective reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a bias toward action and a sense of urgency.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong detail and process management orientation.
- Effective project management skills and demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to make presentations to internal and external executive audiences.
- Advanced relationship building and influence skills.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- A minimum of four years related business experience; market intelligence and/or strategy consulting experience
- Experienced in leading qualitative and quantitative assessments, as well as associated project teams.
- Experienced in utilizing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in the development, distribution, and presentation of strategic market insights to a wide range of stakeholders.
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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.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights through The Health of America Report series and the national BCBS Health Index.
