Sr Divisional Strategy Consultant

HCSC; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a seasoned Strategy Consultant to help guide divisional planning, analytics, and business strategy across multiple operating units. The role supports leadership in executing the business plan and coordinating with matrixed teams to ensure alignment with the division’s goals.

The ideal candidate has advanced education and extensive experience in strategic planning, market research, and program management within health care or consulting, with strong communication and data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 5 years experience in strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care or consulting.
• Master or professional degree with 4 years in the same fields in health care or consulting.
• 7 years of experience in strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care.

Responsibilities

• Identify tools to assess and track strategic opportunities.
• Provide end-to-end report development interfacing with internal business and technical teams.
• Support governance structure with leadership for evaluating strategic opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to respond to divisional needs and align with overall HCSC strategy.
• Interact one-on-one and in groups to identify issues, gather data, brainstorm, discuss analytic approaches, and share findings.
• Maintain knowledge of systems, databases and sources for informed analytical requests and data gathering.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market research

Project management

Communication skills

Business analytics

Presentation

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor degree + 5 years

Master/Professional degree + 4 years

7+ years experience in strategic planning

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Flex

IL - Chicago

MT - Helena

NM - Albuquerque

OK - Oklahoma City

OK - Tulsa

TX - Richardson

Full time

R0055710

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 assists with all divisional short-term and long-term planning. The consultant assists leadership teams on executing the business plan, strategies, analytics and data needs for the division and functional areas. The consultant works with matrixed business areas to ensure alignment with divisional strategy. The consultant documents and conducting analysis of competitive and market information for the division and ensuring integration with overall strategy.

• Identify tools to assess and track strategic opportunities,
• Provide end to end report development, interfacing between various internal business and technical or analytical teams to achieve goals and desired outcomes.
• Support a governance structure with leadership for the evaluation of strategic opportunities.
• Identification of opportunities to respond to divisional needs and opportunities, understanding overall HCSC strategy.
• Interact both one-on-one and in group settings with team members and others to identify issues, gather data, brainstorm, discuss analytic approach, and share findings.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of systems, databases and sources to make informed analytical requests, data gathering techniques, and analytical interpretations.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree and 5 years experience in strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development, in health care industry OR consulting OR Master/Professional Degree and 4 years of experience strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care industry OR consulting OR 7 years of experience strategic planning, market research, network management, or product development in health care industry.
• Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills; strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to accept direction and feedback
• Experience with business analytics and information synthesis.
• Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
• Experience managing complex corporate projects in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization, problem solving, communication skills including presentation and group facilitation experience.
• Experience interacting with staff/management across multiple departments at various levels in the organization;
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation and group facilitation experience.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, with strong Excel skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Masters Degree.
• Managed care or payer or benefit design experience.

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.

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.

Base Pay Range

$61,500.00 - $136,100.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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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