Senior Business Consultant (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Sr. Business Consultant to design, launch, and execute strategic programs in the evolving healthcare sector. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and develop dashboards to track progress and impact across services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience, with MBA preferred. Strong communication, analytics, and relationship-building is essential, and the position may involve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 4 additional years of relevant work experience are allowed.
• 10 years experience in business development, operational technology support, general business operations and/or consulting.
• MBA or other graduate degree in business-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in areas like project management, finance, HR, data & metrics, IT, contributing to initiatives.
• Collaborate on business strategy, programs and opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects across divisions and stakeholders to deliver value.
• Identify synergies and platforms to reinforce workstreams across different business functions.
• Develop and manage technology platforms to track progress, programs, and impact.
• Design and run dashboards to communicate across vertical components of business.
• Review and support task coordination while identifying process improvements.
• Develop and finalize budgets, policies, and program documentation.
• Build trusted relationships across CareFirst to synchronize and coordinate with teams.
• Identify opportunities for synergies to improve task execution across the organization.
• Work with other support partners in current and upcoming programs.
• Communicate strategy, programs, and next steps to leadership and partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Relationship management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Resp & Qualifications

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

Purpose

Resp & Qualifications

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

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.
• Proactively build and lead cross-functional teams and projects between division, and internal and external stakeholders to deliver value to supported 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.
• Develop and manage technology platforms to track progress, programs, and impact for supported service area.
• Design and run dashboards to support clear communication across 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 and across CareFirst to deepen subject-matter expertise, find opportunities to synchronize, and ensure close coordination with teams in their areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for synergies to improve task execution across the organization.
• Work collaboratively with other support partners in our 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: 10 years experience in business development, operational technology support, general business operations and/or consulting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other graduate degree in business related field

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), Strong analytic skills utilizing tools such as Power BI, Excel, etc.

Salary Range: $123,840 - $221,364

Salary Range Disclaimer

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).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.