Associate Strategy Partner - Strategy and Transformation Office (STO)

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an Associate Strategy Partner to collaborate with executives and drive Living Health initiatives from the Strategy and Transformation Office. The role involves project management, data analytics, market analysis, and implementation across the enterprise to advance strategic priorities.

The position is based in Pittsburgh or Buffalo with in-office requirements Tuesday through Thursday, offering exposure to multiple business units and opportunities to shape the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Health Admin, Public Health or closely related discipline or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, or Public Health
• 3 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience

Responsibilities

• Support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of project management, problem-solving, data analytics, team development, communication, and implementation. Will participate on a portfolio of projects.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key business units of the Enterprise.
• Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives.
• Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the organization .
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Influence & Persuasion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Health Administration, Public Health or closely related discipline

Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, or Public Health

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Highmark Health is committed to fixing healthcare and solving the challenges facing our communities, such as improving individual health, increasing patient engagement, and making healthcare more affordable. The Strategy and Transformation Office is at the forefront of this mission, developing and executing innovative plans to achieve these goals through our Living Health strategy. The core of what we'll build through our strategy is better insurance products and a redesigned delivery system.

If you're a resilient, strategic thinker eager to challenge the status quo, and passionate about creating a healthier future for all, consider joining the Strategy and Transformation Office. You'll be an integral part of a team dedicated to making Living Health a reality.

As part of the enterprise Strategy & Transformation Office, the incumbent will collaborate with executives and stakeholders across the organization to assist in the development and improvement of key enterprise strategic initiatives. The Associate Strategy Partner plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project management, problem-solving, data analytics, market analysis, team development, communication, and implementation. The incumbent assists in the development of the strategy for a given initiative, works on multiple projects, gets exposure to all parts of the organization, and plays a supportive role in developing and refining the overall organization strategy.

This position is based out of the Pittsburgh or Buffalo office with an in-office requirement Tuesday through Thursday.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of project management, problem-solving, data analytics, team development, communication, and implementation. Will participate on a portfolio of projects.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key business units of the Enterprise.
• Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives.
• Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the organization .
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Health Administration, Public Health or closely related discipline or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, or Public Health

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 3 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in Consulting
• 3 years of experience in the Health Care Industry
• 3 years of experience in Cross-Functional Project Teams

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Project Management
• Change Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning/Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Influence and Persuasion
• Collaboration
• Tolerance for Ambiguity
• Language (Other than English):None

Travel Requirement

• 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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.

HIPAA and Privacy Compliance

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.

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