Strategic Initiatives Lead & Analytics Partner

Highmark Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. seeks a strategic initiatives leader to drive enterprise-wide projects, lead teams, and deliver data-driven solutions across the organization. The role involves problem-solving, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to execute enterprise strategy.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership skills, with experience in healthcare and strategic planning. Travel and office-based work are expected, with a focus on delivering measurable impact and continuous

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience in Business or Healthcare or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 2 years of consulting experience (external or internal) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry (preferred)
• Experience influencing change in complex organizational systems (preferred)
• Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; potential ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercises
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Demonstrated influencing, and teamwork skills
• Basic project management skills
• Focus on impacts to the customer of decisions rendered
• Proactive in driving change and continuous improvement
• Strong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mindset
• Commitment to development of others and self

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise; role will vary but includes team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, and implementation support
• Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key business units
• Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative
• Support the identification of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of the overall strategy
• Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives
• Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the organization
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Highmark Inc. seeks a strategic initiatives leader to drive enterprise-wide projects, lead teams, and deliver data-driven solutions across the organization. The role involves problem-solving, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to execute enterprise strategy.

The position requires strong analytical and leadership skills, with experience in healthcare and strategic planning. Travel and office-based work are expected, with a focus on delivering measurable impact and continuous