Strategic Health Analytics Lead

Highmark Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned strategy leader to drive high-impact initiatives across clinical programs. You will own projects from concept to actionable recommendations, shaping strategy and enabling resource alignment.

The role demands strong healthcare analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex data into compelling business cases for senior management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of strategic consulting or healthcare analytics experience.
• Proven track record leading complex analytical projects and delivering business impact.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic projects to optimize clinical programs.
• Design data-driven analyses identifying efficiency and quality opportunities.
• Translate insights into actionable executive-level recommendations and business cases.
• Collaborate with leadership, finance, actuarial, and clinical teams.
• Identify strategic gaps and propose improvement proposals.
• Build impact models and monitor outcomes of initiatives.
• Mentor junior analytical staff and present to executives.

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Critical thinking

Analytical modeling

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Mentorship

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Highmark Health in Columbus, OH is seeking a seasoned strategy leader to drive high-impact initiatives across clinical programs. You will own projects from concept to actionable recommendations, shaping strategy and enabling resource alignment.

The role demands strong healthcare analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex data into compelling business cases for senior management.