Strategy Partner - Medicaid Growth and Policy Strategy

Highmark; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark is seeking an experienced Medicaid managed care professional in Pittsburgh, PA. This role focuses on shaping and advancing Highmark's Medicaid strategy through growth initiatives, product development, and policy analysis. The position supports key strategic initiatives and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related fields.

Applicants should have strong problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills. A bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required, with a preference for a master's degree. Work is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience.
• 2 years of consulting experience.
• 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry (preferred).
• Medicaid Managed Care experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans.
• Support the team in resolving complex issues.
• Develop standard analytics and processes.
• Help shape the culture and skill set of the organization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Project management

Quantitative skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Master’s Degree in Business or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medicaid managed care professional to join our team as a strategic partner, deeply embedded within the Medicaid segment. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Highmark's Medicaid strategy, with a particular focus on growth initiatives, product development, and both state and federal policy. The incumbent will support market and competitive analysis to support growth and product development, and will analyze legislation and regulatory policy, develop advocacy strategies, and translate complex policy landscapes into actionable plans.

This role is preferable to be based in Pittsburgh, PA. Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (T, W, Th). If outside of Pittsburgh can be remote.

Company

Highmark Inc.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise, including 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 of the Enterprise.
• Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative.
• Ensure alignment of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives.
• 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.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, or related field.

Experience

Required: 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience in Business or Healthcare, or an equivalent combination of experience and education; 2 years of consulting experience (external or internal) or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred: 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry; experience influencing change in complex organizational systems; Medicaid Managed Care Experience.

Skills

• 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 the development of others and self.

Language (Other Than English)

None.

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%.

Position Type

Office-based.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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