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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · 1 week ago

Corporate Strategy Consultant

US IL Chicago E. Randolph

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is seeking a Corporate Strategy Consultant to lead mid-size projects and key workstreams within larger initiatives. The role involves conducting primary and secondary research, analyzing data, and delivering insights to inform strategic direction for the BCBS System.

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Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of qualitative and quantitative analytic frameworks to aid with developing market and competitive insights on business strategy, success capabilities, as well as forecasting market sizes, financial projections, ROIs, and/or other market trends that are relevant for projects

Scope, develop, and lead projects; work collaboratively with leadership and with project staff through design, market research/analysis, insight distillation, and deliverable development across all deliverables

Lead executive interviews (primary research) through detailed note taking and distillation of notes into relevant findings for projects

Present project insights to leadership with confidence, conviction, and poise. Demonstrate strong communication skills

Qualification

Market intelligenceStrategy consultingProject managementHealth insurance knowledgeQuantitative analysisQualitative researchAnalytical skillsEffective communicationOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingCreative problem-solving

Required

Required Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline; or equivalent experience

Required 4+ Years related business experience; market intelligence and/or strategy consulting experience

Familiarity with health insurance industry, knowledge of industry market segments (e.g., Large Group, Small Group & Individual, Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Employee Health Benefit Program); knowledge of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans a plus

Familiarity with value-based care concepts and programs, including evolution in the marketplace

Effective project management skills; demonstrated experience in preparing work plans and leading small to mid-sized projects, as well as portions of larger projects

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to identify information gaps and implications, provide direction/support on data accuracy and use and ensure effective reporting

Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a bias toward action and a sense of urgency

Exceptional organizational skills with strong detail and process management orientation

Effective project management skills and demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects and teams

Demonstrated ability to make presentations to internal and external executive audiences

Advanced relationship building and influence skills

Preferred

Preferred Master's Degree

A minimum of four years related business experience; market intelligence and/or strategy consulting experience

Experienced in leading qualitative and quantitative assessments, as well as associated project teams

Experienced in utilizing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in the development, distribution, and presentation of strategic market insights to a wide range of stakeholders