Corporate Strategy Senior Consultant (Business Planning & Management)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 96 000 - 139 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Lifestyle spending account

11 holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Résumé du poste

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Inc. is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and manage small to mid-size projects addressing critical strategic issues for the Blue System.

The role requires analytical rigor, data collection and analysis, and the ability to translate findings for senior leadership. Collaboration and mentoring of junior staff are key expectations, with cross-functional engagement to drive actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of business experience.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with health insurance concepts.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools.

Responsabilités

• Develop executive deliverables and present findings.
• Conduct primary and secondary research; identify strategic recommendations.
• Lead mid-size projects and support larger projects.
• Provide coaching and oversight to junior staff.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

AI literacy

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Job Description Summary:

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

Posting range for this position:

95,800.00 - 138,925.00

Required 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 t his 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 m any 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.