Associate Policy Transformation

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

HCA Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated, analytical Associate to support enterprise-wide policy and operational transformation initiatives. The role applies structured problem solving to identify inefficiencies, evaluate opportunities for standardization, and help design and implement improved processes. Working with team members and clinical and corporate stakeholders, the Associate supports policy analysis, process redesign, technology enablement, and implementation. The position calls for strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to learn unfamiliar topics quickly and translate complex information into actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
0–2 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, business transformation, operations, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience conducting analyses, solving complex problems, and developing structured deliverables through professional experience, internships, or academic projects.
Experience developing presentations, quantitative analyses, and business documentation.
Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation skills.
Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn unfamiliar topics quickly.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively solve problems.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct structured analyses of current-state policy processes to identify inefficiencies and assess opportunities for standardization and improvement.
Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify operational challenges, process variation, and potential root causes.
Analyze policy portfolios across clinical and corporate functions, business lines, hospitals, and divisions to identify opportunities for simplification, consolidation, and standardization.
Support development of model corporate policies by drafting standardized documents and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
Prepare clear, compelling, executive-ready materials that translate analyses into key findings and insights.
Support policy review and implementation by coordinating stakeholder communications, preparing materials, documenting decisions, and tracking required approvals.
Maintain project plans, performance trackers, and dashboards to monitor deliverables, timelines, and implementation progress.
Support performance measurement and continuous improvement to help ensure sustainable transformation outcomes.
Contribute to additional operational transformation and cross-functional initiatives as team priorities evolve.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.