Principal Divisional Strategy Consultant - Value Improvement Solutions

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

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking a strategic leader to shape and execute the division's direction in partnership with senior leadership. You will drive both short-term and long-term planning, support execution of business strategies, and provide analytics and insights to inform decision-making.

You will collaborate across the organization to align divisional and enterprise priorities, while analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, and performance to guide growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in health care, health insurance, or strategic consulting.
• Experience leading and formulating strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the division's strategic direction in partnership with senior leadership.
• Drive short- and long-term planning and support execution of business strategies.
• Provide analytics and insights to inform decision-making and growth plans.
• Collaborate across the organization to align divisional and enterprise priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and business performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Presentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. 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. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

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.