Business Planning Analyst

Highmark Health • PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, PA

1d • $79,300 - $127,100

About The Position

This position serves as a strategic business partner supporting the Senior Dental Director of Government Business in driving enterprise priorities, organizational effectiveness, and transformational initiatives. The role is responsible for coordinating strategic planning, business performance management, governance, communications, employee engagement, and change management activities that support successful execution of organizational objectives. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, the incumbent translates complex business priorities into actionable plans, develops executive-level communications and performance reporting, and helps ensure alignment between strategic goals, operational execution, and measurable outcomes. This individual serves as a trusted advisor and project leader, providing analytical insights, facilitating organizational change, and leading special initiatives that advance innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.

Requirements

• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Strategic Development, Project Management, or related field OR 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• 5 years in Strategic Process Development
• 3 years in Healthcare/Health Insurance
• 3 years of presenting and communicating with large audiences

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Strategic Development, Project Management, or related field

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop, coordinate, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate planning processes, translate strategies into actionable plans with measurable outcomes, and manage risks and opportunities to achieve business results.
• Monitor organizational performance through dashboards and KPIs.
• Support budget planning and resource allocation.
• Analyze data to identify trends, efficiencies, and areas for improvement, establishing robust processes and reporting structures.
• Lead change management initiatives to enhance employee engagement, communication, and adoption of new processes.
• Coordinate enterprise communications, leadership messaging, and engagement activities to foster collaboration and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing strategic communications, executive presentations, and facilitating key meetings.
• Ensure effective information flow and represent leadership in cross-functional forums.
• Lead complex strategic projects and initiatives, research emerging trends, and drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and organizational performance.
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior