Corporate Strategy Senior Consultant (Business Planning & Management)
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 - 138,925.00Required 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of related business experience
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to generate actionable insights from analytical work
- Effective written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with health insurance industry concepts
- Relationship-building and influence skills
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support career development
- Experience with business or product strategy development and analytical methods
- Strong project leadership experience, including preparing work plans and leading small- to mid-sized projects
- AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools, applications, and limitations
What We Do
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.
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