Consultant, Business Consulting Group (Hybrid)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The Consultant, Business Consulting Group within Enterprise Strategy, leads the development of data-informed insights and recommendations to enable executive decision-making to address CareFirsts most pressing challenges.  This position will interact frequently with and support senior and executive leadership and oversee project team members. The position may collaborate with other Enterprise Strategy sibling teams to deliver projects, e.g., Competitive Intelligence & Data and Analytics; Care Delivery Strategy; Planning & Governance and / or Corporate Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Data-Informed Insights and Recommendations  

• Lead end-to-end internal consulting projects to drive to recommendations and decisions
  • sourcing and intake
  • problem structuring and workplan development
  • execution and/or oversight of analyses
  • insights identification and story-building; 
  • facilitation of working sessions and readouts 
    
• Manage and guide project teams but also be ready to roll up sleeves and handle tasks independently as required by the project.
• Build relationships across the enterprise to source insights and gain buy in for recommendations.
• Leverage excellent communication and presentation skills to convey findings and recommendations in an accessible manner.
• Engage in continuous learning around key consulting competencies to improve own consulting skills and cultivate consulting skills in other members of the team.

Executive Leadership Team (ELT) & Board Ad Hoc Support: 

• Support, as needed, ad hoc and ongoing Enterprise Strategy activities for Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Executive Council, Board, P&L Leadership and / or other leadership groups / forums. Activities may include: periodic creation and / or refresh of points of view on strategic topics; scenario planning exercises; offsite facilitation, among others.

Healthcare Industry Knowledge & Relationships: 

• Develop and become known for subject matter expertise in key healthcare topics and apply expertise in valuable ways in the organization.
• Cultivate an external network and build relationships with health care industry thought leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree preferably in business administration, economics or other analytical field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 8 years of experience in strategic planning with 3 to 5 years strategy consulting, internal consulting or finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, MBA, MPH, MHA.
• 2+ years experience with strategy consulting firm.
• Healthcare industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience in a high-performing consulting, strategic planning, or finance environment, demanding a sophisticated approach to understanding strategic needs, financial/industry models, competitive trends and business impact.
• Demonstrated experience applying skills from strategy consulting toolkit (esp, problem structuring, hypothesis driven approach, insights generation, story building and deck creation).
• Strategic agility, structured thinking, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to organically offer perspectives and insights.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility with executives and senior management. 
• Proven experience in leading meetings comprised of multi-disciplinary teams of management and associates at all levels to drive towards consensus and action. 
   

Salary Range: $109,368 - $217,217

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Strategy & Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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