A Career of Your Calling

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

As a member of the corporate strategy team, this position supports the Corporate Strategy Office and the executive management team to enhance our strategic plan, drive the strategic planning process and critical business initiatives. This role works with key business partners to research trends, develop business plans and identify priorities required to achieve strategic objectives and is responsible for collaborating to ensure strategic alignment. This will require the incumbent to leverage prior experiences in defining and shaping healthcare strategies, developing approaches and adapting frameworks to drive strategy development. This role is a valued thought partner, responsible for facilitating and driving the definition of complex, enterprise strategies.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a valued partner to support the strategy team in developing, facilitating and driving strategies with executive management and cross-functional leadership (analysis on specific topics, strategy performance review, road map development, lead key enterprise initiatives).
• Assist strategy team members with their responsibilities, may serve as strategic project lead for smaller or less ambiguous engagements.
• Support development of multi-year corporate strategic plan, business strategy and planning.
• Monitor key healthcare industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to inform business and strategic planning and decisions. Analyze and interpret data to identify needs and opportunities for the business and clients.
• Assess, monitor, and report on performance of strategic plan using best practice methods and tools to ensure timely action to course correct as needed.
• Develop key strategy communications, presentations and materials tailored to executive management, Board of Directors and key stakeholders.
• Support enterprise-wide strategy engagement, communication and alignment activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated analysis using information from varied primary and secondary sources.
• Strong knowledge and experience in identifying and recommending alternative business models for cost reduction, revenue growth and margin improvement opportunities.
• Must be a strategic thinker, with a high level of intellectual curiosity and openness to change.
• Strong problem-solving skills exhibited by the ability to approach complex, ambiguous business issues with fact-based and creative ideas and solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate concisely with a clear storyline in verbal, written and PowerPoint communications.
• Excellent human relations skills to establish trust, gain credibility and build / maintain positive relationships with management, peers, subordinates, internal and external clients, and vendors.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Accepting this position at BCBSMN requires signing an Agreement Regarding Non- Disclosure of Confidential Information and Non-Competition as a condition of employment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $79,100.00 - $104,800.00 - $130,500.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

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