Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job supports the leadership of Highmark, or its affiliates, with a range of strategy activities essential to Government Market Growth in support of Medicaid membership and margin goals. Strategy Partners provide analytical/strategic-thinking and leadership support to identify and assess growth opportunities: (1) monitor industry policies, trends and opportunity timelines, (2) assess strategic fit for Highmark, (2) prioritize potential opportunities and (4) support development of business cases to facilitate decision to move forward with opportunities.  Strategy Partners  enable growth initiatives and market/partnership development:; 1)  design and execute analytics for studying growth opportunities (market research, scenario planning, forecasting, market share, profitability, etc.); 2) develop technical content (competitive intelligence, market trend analysis); 3) develop formal recommendations to Senior Levels leadership; 4) create document components (go-to-market or operational strategies, etc.) that inform critical strategic issues and decisions, (5) develop partnership terms and support contract negotiations, (6) Support development and execution of market entry strategy.

The Strategy Partner plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project leadership, problem-solving, data analytics, team leadership and development, communication, implementation, and project management.  The incumbent often plays a central role in the development and execution of the strategy for a given initiative. Works on multiple projects and get exposure to all parts of the Organization, and will play a supportive role in planning, communicating, and managing the enterprise strategy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise.  Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, and implementation support.  Will participate on a portfolio of projects.Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key BU's of Enterprise.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 STO.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 bachelor's degree.  

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Business, or related field, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

6 years of post-bachelor degree related experience in Business or Healthcare or equivalent combination of experience and education2 years consulting experience with some exposure to innovation or healthcare related fields or equivalent combination of experience and education

Preferred

6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industryExperience influencing change in complex organizational systemsMedicaid and Medicare managed care operations and technology experienceProduct and market development experienceExperience in deal negotiation and contract development

SKILLS

Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; potential ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercisesStrong quantitative and analytical skills Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in strategic thinking, plus working knowledge of other related fieldsStrong PC application Skills (MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel)Knowledge of national and regional healthcare industry trends and challengesKnowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs and policiesAbility to interpret contracts and regulatory policy to identify business requirements and assess strategic implicationsStrong written and oral communication skills, and attention to detailsDemonstrated influencing, and teamwork skillsBasic project management skillsFocus on impacts to the customer of decisions renderedProactive in driving change and continuous improvementStrong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mindsetCommitment to development of others and self

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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