Associate Policy Transformation

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Nashville seeks an Associate, Policy Transformation to support enterprise-wide policy and operational change.

You will apply structured problem solving to identify inefficiencies and help standardize processes across clinical and corporate functions. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, executive-ready writing, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, including hospitals and divisions, to drive sustainable transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–2 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, business transformation, operations, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting analyses, solving complex problems, and developing structured deliverables through professional experience, internships, or academic projects.
• Experience developing presentations, quantitative analyses, and business documentation.
• Healthcare experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured analyses to assess current-state policy processes, identify inefficiencies, and evaluate opportunities for standardization and improvement.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify operational challenges, process variation, and potential root causes.
• Analyze policy portfolios across clinical and corporate functions across HCA’s business lines, hospitals, and divisions, identifying opportunities for simplification, consolidation, and standardization.
• Support the development of model corporate policies, including drafting standardized documents and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Strong business writing, presentation, and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate analyses into clear, compelling, and executive-ready materials highlighting key findings and insights.
• Support policy review and implementation activities by coordinating stakeholder communications, preparing materials, documenting decisions, and tracking required approvals.
• Maintain project plans, performance trackers, and dashboards to monitor deliverables, timelines, and implementation progress.
• Support ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts to ensure sustainable transformation outcomes.
• Support additional operational transformation and cross-functional initiatives based on evolving team priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Executive communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Associate Policy Transformation today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical individual to support enterprise-wide policy and operational transformation initiatives across HCA Healthcare. As an Associate, Policy Transformation, you will apply structured problem solving to identify inefficiencies, evaluate opportunities for standardization, and support the design and implementation of improved processes. Working alongside team members and clinical and corporate stakeholders, this role will support policy analysis, process redesign, technology enablement, and implementation efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar topics and translate complex information into actionable insights.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct structured analyses to assess current-state policy processes, identify inefficiencies, and evaluate opportunities for standardization and improvement
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify operational challenges, process variation, and potential root causes
• Analyze policy portfolios across clinical and corporate functions across HCA’s business lines, hospitals, and divisions, identifying opportunities for simplification, consolidation, and standardization
• Support the development of model corporate policies, including drafting standardized documents and incorporating stakeholder feedback
• Strong business writing, presentation, and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate analyses into clear, compelling, and executive-ready materials highlighting key findings and insights
• Support policy review and implementation activities by coordinating stakeholder communications, preparing materials, documenting decisions, and tracking required approvals
• Maintain project plans, performance trackers, and dashboards to monitor deliverables, timelines, and implementation progress
• Support ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement efforts to ensure sustainable transformation outcomes
• Support additional operational transformation and cross-functional initiatives based on evolving team priorities

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 0–2 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, business transformation, operations, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience conducting analyses, solving complex problems, and developing structured deliverables through professional experience, internships, or academic projects
• Experience developing presentations, quantitative analyses, and business documentation
• Healthcare experience beneficial but not required

Knowledge, Skills Abilities, Behaviors:

• Eagerness to develop a broad consulting skill set and tackle diverse, complex business challenges
• Interest in developing a core set of consulting toolkit and engaging in a dynamic workplace
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Strong quantitative analysis and data interpretation skills
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly learn unfamiliar topics
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively solve problemsStrong interpersonal and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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