Strategy Partner - Medicaid Growth and Policy Strategy

Company : Highmark Inc. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Medicaid managed care professional to join our team as a strategic partner, deeply embedded within the Medicaid segment. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Highmark's Medicaid strategy, with a particular focus on growth initiatives, product development, and both state and federal policy. The incumbent will support market and competitive analysis to support growth and product development. The incumbent will also be instrumental in analyzing legislation and regulatory policy, developing advocacy strategies, and translating complex policy landscapes into actionable plans. This role is preferable to be based in Pittsburgh, PA. Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (T, W, Th). If outside of Pittsburgh can be remote. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, and implementation support. Will participate on a portfolio of projects. Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and the key business units of the Enterprise. Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative. Support the identification of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of the overall strategy. Help develop standard analytics and processes to use in leading various strategic initiatives. Play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the organization . Other duties as assigned or requested. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. Preferred Master’s Degree in Business, or related field. EXPERIENCE Required 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning or related work experience in Business or Healthcare or equivalent combination of experience and education 2 years of consulting experience (external or internal) or equivalent combination of experience and education Preferred 6 years of experience in payer, hospital system, or care delivery industry Experience influencing change in complex organizational systems Medicaid Managed Care Experience SKILLS Ability to solve complex conceptual and operational problems; potential ability to lead teams in problem-solving exercises Strong quantitative and analytical skills Demonstrated influencing, and teamwork skills Basic project management skills Focus on impacts to the customer of decisions rendered Proactive in driving change and continuous improvement Strong emotional intelligence, with servant leadership mindset Commitment to development of others and self Language (Other than English): None Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Never Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. 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