What you'll do: Health Plan Decision Analytics Manager will...
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate deep health plan sector knowledge with a functional expertise in key business trends/topics - including but not limited to Commercial Innovation, Government Growth, Payer-Provider Partnerships, Administrative Efficiency, and Innovation/Diversification
- Lead client business development and client relationships
- Stay abreast of current business, digital, and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
- Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
- Manage client relationships and delivery- mitigate risks and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
- Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable
- 8+ years' experience in health plan management consulting
- 3+ years' experience in a senior role (manager, director) within a professional services firm
- Demonstrated experience with driving commercial relationships within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the VP level.
- Strong credentials and demonstrated success in defining and delivering digital/tech solutions
- Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects
- A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A strong work ethic
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Executive-level presence and communication
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
How you'll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Salary: $200,000.00 - $229,500.00
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or Advanced Degree
- 8+ years' experience in health plan management consulting
- 3+ years' experience in a senior role within a professional services firm
- Demonstrated experience driving commercial relationships and developing new prospects at VP level
- Proven success defining and delivering digital/technology solutions
- Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and executive-level presence
- Willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Fluency in English
- High level of motivation and self-starting attitude
- Client-first mentality and collaborative problem-solving approach
- Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for intended country of employment
ZS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness support. Feedback suggests the health insurance is a standout perk in practice.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming and parental supports are extensive, including up to $95,000 toward fertility and family planning, adoption support, backup care, and milk‑shipping for traveling parents. A U.S. Family Leave Program provides 10 weeks paid leave that can combine with 6 additional paid maternity weeks for birthing parents.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive coverage explicitly extends to LGBTQIA+ needs with transgender‑inclusive healthcare and dedicated guidance. Feedback suggests these offerings are positioned as industry‑leading alongside robust family‑forming benefits.
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What We Do
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 15,000+ employees in over 40 offices worldwide.
Why Work With Us
ZS is home to passionate people who embrace innovative thinking, collaboration and a client-first mindset. Welcome to a company where new ideas are celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, learning opportunities are abundant and colleagues become lifelong connections.
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