Senior Strategy and Development Analyst

Highmark Health

103d • $67,500 - $126,000

About The Position

This job supports the design & execution of the company's value-based reimbursement strategy. This includes developing and maintaining our development lifecycle, managing operational processes & data for VBR strategic initiatives, and supporting the development and execution of key strategic initiatives for the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for a range of responsibilities including, but not limited to, elements of project management, problem-solving, data analytics, communication and implementation. Assists in the development of strategy for initiatives and key partners, assists leadership in connecting Value-Based strategy to broader organizational strategy, and identifying new opportunities by providing insights and recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. The incumbent will be responsible for multiple projects including internal department-specific activities and cross-functional projects, as well as working with individuals external to the business and company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare, Marketing, Finance, Economics or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, process improvement, data analysis and reporting, and/or other relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Health Administration or Public Health.
• 5 years of experience in Health Care Industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with business owners to manage projects applying the right framework/methodology to develop, communicate and execute on appropriate work plans.
• Develop, communicate and implement solutions to meet the needs of the business.
• Organize and coordinate cross-divisional / cross-departmental activities to focus resources on the successful delivery of the desired results for the engagement.
• Negotiate project deliverables, anticipate impacts and propose solutions.
• Research and analyze complex business processes or system applications and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Monitor progress and ensure key stakeholders are informed re: progress, potential barriers and outcomes; perform corrective action to maintain the viability, relevance and timeliness of the work.
• Develop plan to proactively communicate each solution to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder acceptance of engagement deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of business and functional strategies through the preparation of clear, well-written analysis and materials for strategic planning discussions and project meetings with little supervision.
• Work with department management to identify and develop new strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute a monthly status report of all department initiatives.
• Identify roadblocks to successful implementation and execute strategies to ensure that project is implemented successfully.
• Prepare employee communications to disseminate yearly strategic plans across the business.
• Execute and implement key strategic initiatives across the business unit.
• Support leadership team by routinely collecting the information, compiling/storing and distributing required reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Routinely monitor performance trends and alert management staff as needed.
• Support quarterly business review meetings, developing templates, collecting data/information, preparing for meetings and executing meetings.
• Support key departmental activities to increase employee engagement.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $67,500.00 - $126,000.00
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee engagement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees