Early Careers New Grad - Leadership Development Program (HYBRID)

Health Care Service Corporation•Chicago, IL
•$63,300 - $114,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This role participates in a 12-month Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space. The program builds a foundation in strategic thinking, communication, leadership and project management. Participants gain hands-on experience supporting strategic projects across multiple business and functional areas. Depending on placement, work may include Value Based Care, Pharmacy, Network Strategy, Individual and Family Markets and related enterprise priorities. Participants hired into the Leadership Development Program also participate in HCSC’s enterprise New Grad experience, which complements role-specific development during their first year. Formal New Employee Orientation to build business and industry acumen. A six-month enterprise development experience designed to support the transition from school to the workplace. Professional development focused on communication, relationship building, navigating workplace challenges, critical thinking and career growth. Opportunities to connect with peers and company leaders across HCSC. Meaningful role-specific work and development through the 12-month Leadership Development Program.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an MHA, MHSA, MPH, MS-HSM, MBA or similar master’s degree with an interest in health care management and strategic planning.
  • Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles.
  • Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience interacting with personnel across departments and at various levels of an organization.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends.
  • Experience with analytics and information synthesis.
  • Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

  • Health insurance or health care industry experience or a strong interest in the industry.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic projects across multiple business and functional areas.
  • Gain exposure to senior leadership.
  • Participate in professional development through executive mentorship.
  • Interact with and present projects to senior-level executives.
  • Engage in formal and informal networking across multiple functional areas.
  • Gain exposure to multiple business areas and health care priorities.
  • Develop innovative approaches to health care challenges.
  • Develop strategic planning, analysis, communication and leadership skills.
  • Undertake project work throughout a highly matrixed organization.
  • Gain exposure to the operations of a large and diverse organization.
  • Participate in Formal New Employee Orientation to build business and industry acumen.
  • Engage in a six-month enterprise development experience designed to support the transition from school to the workplace.
  • Focus on professional development in communication, relationship building, navigating workplace challenges, critical thinking and career growth.
  • Connect with peers and company leaders across HCSC.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Pension plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Other incentives
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