Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · 8 hours ago
Senior Manager, Benefits Development and Administration
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $163K/yr
7+ years expBlue Cross Blue Shield Association is seeking a Senior Manager for Benefits Development and Administration. This role involves leading a team responsible for developing and implementing medical programs for federal employees, while ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing the value of products offered.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic planning and development of 3-year benefit strategy. Also participates in the annual benefit negotiation process with OPM. Responsibilities include responding to requests and proposals from OPM, preparing presentations for OPM and BCBSA Senior Staff
Facilitates year-end benefit implementation which includes the Call Letter response, writing and publication of the Benefit Policy Manual (BPM), the Administrative Procedures Manual (APM), the Plan Brochures, and all materials related to benefits. This entails working closely with all BCBSA FEP departments and the FEP Operations Center
Lead and manage a team with the aim of driving effective performance management, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. This role is dedicated to utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members, ensuring they are aligned with and committed to achieving the organization’s goals
Directs initiatives designed to advance operational excellence in relation to new and innovative product offerings in support of FEP's strategic goals and to advance the Blue Brand overall - to include provider network innovations needed to enhance product offerings. Evaluates competitor and Blue Plan commercial group activities to keep current on innovation in product design and benefit offerings. Utilizes information to recommend business strategy for potential innovations
Advances BCBSA's Mission and Culture by serving as a subject matter expert on behalf of the member benefit and provider network teams; serves as a representative on multiple internal work groups and Plan advisory groups. Takes a leadership role in educating staff and BCBS Plans on FEP benefits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, related field or equivalent work experience
7+ Years of health care experience with progressive responsibility in a management or leadership role
Negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel and Power Point
Outstanding written, oral communication and presentation skills
Organizational skills with flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing production components and schedules
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Skilled in strategic planning and thought leadership
Relationship management skills
Preferred
CHC - Certified Healthcare Compliance - CCB
Professional, Academy for Health Care Management (PAHM)
Benefits
Paid time off
11 holidays
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Generous 401(k) matching
Lifestyle spending account
Annual bonus incentive
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Keck
President and CEO
Lynn Merritt
Chief People Experience Officer
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