Strategy Associate - HPB

<strong>With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.</strong>

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Non-Manager

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <br /> <p>The Strategy Associate-Health Plan Business will be part of the division&rsquo;s Strategy team responsible for shaping and driving strategies for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan&rsquo;s (BCBSM) Health Plan Business (HPB) division.</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li> <div>Work as a strategic adviser and partner with market-facing segments and functional areas on near- and long-term divisional priorities and strategies, such as cross-divisional initiatives, enterprise-wide efforts, segment, and functional area-specific efforts.</div> </li> <li> <div>Gather and synthesize external perspectives (e.g. market dynamics, competitor insights, etc.) to perform quantitative analysis (e.g. market sizing, financial modeling, etc.) and frame strategic options given market constraints.</div> </li> <li> <div>Develop cross-functional work plans and deliverables to a diverse set of executive audiences.</div> </li> <li> <div>Facilitate executive-level strategy sessions to generate valuable insight to explore long-term options.</div> </li> <li> <div>Support the division&rsquo;s strategic and capital planning processes and its key strategic forums/discussions, gaining exposure to the most important priorities of the business.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Develop detailed project plans and schedules, identify goals, objectives, risks, and resource allocation. Monitor project status for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Perform other related duties as required.</div> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li> <div>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in related field required (e.g. Business, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Administration).</div> </li> <li> <div>Three (3) years experience managing projects in health insurance or closely related field.</div> </li> <li> <div>Consulting or professional service experience is preferred (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, finance, or corporate strategy experience).&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills required, including financial modeling and quantitative assessment skills.</div> </li> <li> <div>Capable of structuring business problems, possessing knowledge of diverse strategic frameworks, and capable of applying frameworks to regular business problems and solutions.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Must have comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty and possess the ability to manage multiple competing or vague priorities.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong written and oral communication skills with confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders.</div> </li> <li> <div>Analytical experience with financial models, data, and operations.</div> </li> <li> <div>Ability to work well with others as well as independently within a team environment.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and other industry-standard PC applications and systems.</div> </li> <li> <div>Interface with various departments, senior management, and external individuals providing value and support for continuous improvement.&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</div> </li> </ul>