Corporate Strategy Lead

Humana•Nashville, TN

2d•$138,900 - $191,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Humana's Corporate Strategy team works closely with senior leadership to identify and analyze growth opportunities, prioritize strategic options, and establish the company's long-term strategy. The team regularly interacts with the CEO and manages deliverables for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, as well as internal consulting engagements across a range of topics. The Corporate Strategy Lead owns responsibility for one or more projects at a time and manages workstreams of junior colleagues. The role involves managing project scope, understanding stakeholder needs within Corporate Strategy and across Humana, and ensuring high-quality results. Project examples include evaluating growth opportunities across lines of business, developing market and competitive strategies, assessing partnership and acquisition opportunities, improving operating models or organizational structures, and supporting pilots and innovation opportunities. The position is based primarily in Louisville, Kentucky, or Arlington, Virginia, with candidates in or willing to relocate to Chicago or Nashville also considered. The team follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of two to three in-office days per week. Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is eligible for a performance-based bonus incentive plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of consulting, strategy, or relevant corporate experience that is strategic in nature rather than primarily operational.
Analytical skills, including quantitative analysis, research, and financial modeling.
Conceptual skills, including structuring ambiguous problems into frameworks, generating and testing hypotheses independently, synthesizing complex information into executive insights, and managing cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a top-tier master's program in business, health administration, or a related field.
Meaningful experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or corporate development.
Relevant healthcare experience, especially in the payer industry.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic analyses and recommendations on high-priority enterprise initiatives.
Facilitate discussions with business leaders to identify opportunities and address strategic challenges.
Develop business cases to support investment decisions and growth initiatives.
Translate strategic recommendations into actionable implementation plans.
Mentor analysts and provide guidance on project execution and analytical approaches.
Collaborate with Corporate Strategy colleagues and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
Own responsibility for one or more projects simultaneously and manage workstreams of junior colleagues.
Manage project scope, understand stakeholder needs, and ensure high-quality results.