Business Consultant (Remote)

CareFirst, Inc.; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution program

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking an experienced Business Consultant to provide strategic expertise in a changing healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in business development and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include supporting cross-functional teams, designing communication dashboards, and building relationships within the organization. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with proficiency in MS Office. Attractive benefits and compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in business development or consulting.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years additional relevant work experience required.
• Ability to follow evolving market, industry, and consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in business strategy.
• Design and run dashboards for clear communication.
• Build trusted relationships within the organization.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Experience with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: The Business Consultant provides expertise in tailored, strategic, and critical work to help design, launch, and execute programs that support initiatives in the changing healthcare environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide subject matter expertise in a particular area (including but not limited to one of the following: project management, finance and budget, human resources, data and metrics, information technology, etc.) that contributes to the effective accomplishment of initiatives tasks and goals. Collaborate on the business strategy, thesis, programs and the identification of strategic opportunities. Support cross-functional teams and projects between division, and others to deliver value to team. Proactively identify ways, means, and platforms to build synergy and mutually reinforcing workstreams to accomplish tasks more effectively across different business functions of initiatives.
• Design and run dashboards to support clear communication across vertical components of business. Review and support task coordination while identifying potential process improvements. Develop and finalize budgets, policies, and other documentation for programs.
• Build trusted relationships within CareFirst to deepen subject-matter expertise, find opportunities to synchronize with core operations, and ensure close coordination with the central team in the execution of their areas of responsibility within the division. Identify opportunities for synergies to improve task execution across the organization. Work collaboratively with other support partners in current and upcoming programs. Communicate strategy, programs, and next steps to leadership and our partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 5 years experience in business development, operational technology support, general business operations and/or consulting experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Understands business goals and priorities.
• Follows evolving market, industry and consumer trends.
• Effective communication of complex ideas both verbal and written.
• Exceptional project management, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker, problem solver, and a collaborator who can drive engagement and discussions.
• Significant experience with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

FEPMA Operations

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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