Principal Divisional Strategy Consultant - Value Improvement Solutions

HCSC Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex hybrid work arrangement

Annual incentive bonus plan

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a strategy-focused professional to shape and execute the division's direction. You will partner with senior leadership to drive short- and long-term planning, support the execution of business strategies, and provide analytics to inform decision-making.

The role collaborates across the organization to align divisional priorities with enterprise goals, analyzes market trends and competitive intelligence, and helps guide growth and operational success within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience in health care, health insurance, or strategic consulting environment OR bachelor’s degree and 5 years consulting experience involving strategic planning, business development and financial management operations.
• 8 years of experience in strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care industry.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the division's strategic direction.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive short-term and long-term planning.
• Provide analytics and insights to inform decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About HCSC

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This role plays a key part in shaping and executing the division's strategic direction. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you will help drive both short-term and long-term planning, support execution of business strategies, and provide the analytics and insights needed to inform decision-making. The position collaborates across the organization to ensure alignment between divisional and enterprise-wide priorities, while also analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, and business performance to help guide growth strategies and operational success.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience in health care, health insurance, or strategic consulting environment OR bachelor’s degree and 5 years consulting experience involving strategic planning, business development and financial management operations.
• OR 8 years of experience strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care industry
• Experience leading and formulating strategy with the ability to build strong connections with people and teams
• Drive results by working across departments in matrixed environment.
• Interpersonal skills, including presentation, written and verbal communication
• Experience with business analytics and information synthesis.
• Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
• Able to work within a very fast-paced, quickly evolving organization and manage multiple, complex priorities
• Ability to work directly with corporate leadership
• Analytical, program management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Payment Integrity experience
• Critical thinking skills
• Leadership Skills (the ability to mentor, train, and lead peers)
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment
• The ability to scan for needs and proactively fill the needs
• Ability to document processes and create executive level artifacts
• Ability to investigate, manage, and resolve issues; ability to problem solve
• Ability to understand and document business processes impacting the vendor

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

Pay Transparency Statement

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range $92,700.00 - $167,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process.

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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