Strategic Planning and Performance, Consultant - Commercial Growth and Strategy

Blue Shield of California • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Strategic Planning and Performance Consultant supports the Commercial Growth and Strategy department, which partners across Commercial Markets’ lines of business to execute go-to-market strategies, manage strategic vendor partnerships and customer solutions, strengthen sales enablement through RFPs, quotes, and internal training, and implement new Commercial groups. Reporting to the Director of Commercial Markets Strategy, the consultant helps develop strategies and action plans for important Commercial market opportunities, designs business solutions and recommendations, promotes cross-functional collaboration, and executes departmental priorities. The role calls for creative and critical thinking, effective leadership, results-oriented work, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED plus four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Seven years of prior relevant experience.
• Prior experience and understanding of the health insurance industry.
• Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and executive communications that support decision-making.
• Experience using Excel for analytics, including developing and analyzing performance reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders and coordinating cross-functionally to drive change.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to strategy development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, planning, and execution of cross-functional programs and initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
• Build action plans, organize leadership and stakeholder meetings from planning through follow-up, and track action items.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to assess and coordinate the operational impacts of new regulatory and compliance requirements on Commercial Markets.
• Collaborate with leadership to create executive messaging, presentations, and dashboards that advance strategic priorities.
• Support the Director of Commercial Markets Strategy with department operations and other key priorities.
• Learn and assist with processing new and custom renewal groups for the Specialty Market.
• Consult with leadership on critical challenges and recommend actions to inform effective decision-making.
• Address complex and ambiguous business challenges by synthesizing limited information and evaluating intangible factors.

What This Job Offers

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