Sr Strategic Advisor, Health Plan Strategy

Job Description Responsible for leading the development, evaluation, management, and governance of Health Plan performance—including driving cross functional accountability for actions, outcomes, managing relevant processes to accurately track progress, milestones, and key performance indicators and communicate out in a timely manner. As a senior member of the strategic function, provide detailed assessment and understanding of the current and future external market environment, develop insights and identify opportunities to actualize our organizational mission, vision and activate the strategy across multiple time horizons. Support a focus on insight-driven decisions, innovation, customer centric experience and local/national collaborations. Work collaboratively to build coalition and support as well as drive action with both internal and external partners. Develop and refine strategic plans and initiatives to positively impact the management of today’s business while supporting efforts for the definition and evolution towards a health solutions company. What You’ll Do Work directly with staff and senior leadership across the company to proactively identify and prioritize strategic needs and create meaningful and actionable outputs. Design and own governance operating models that drive accountability across areas of the business and tie outcomes of initiatives back to top-line plan performance Build and facilitate efforts with partner and/or vendor relationships to understand the value proposition and business case aligned to our business strategy, drive decision making and collaborate with the business areas to implement. Develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners to drive complex project/initiative work focused on significant business strategies, opportunities and innovation efforts. Consolidate research, authorship of key findings, and communication of timely, periodic strategic intelligence reports to senior management and Blue Cross NC Board. Contribute to the development of corporate strategic positions and related annual and long-term planning efforts. Collaborate and execute critical activities such as strategic planning, compliance, complex financial/ qualitative analysis and thought leadership at a departmental, multi-function, and enterprise level. Partner and consult with internal clients to identify, plan and execute innovation efforts; help them better understand what problems they are trying to solve, articulate their vision and define and enable success. Provide methods and resources to support their execution of those plans. Develop new ideas that solve existing or emerging issues the business faces. Prototype and evaluate those ideas to determine viability and opportunity for success and follow through to implementation as necessary. Identify, analyze and monitor relevant industry, regulatory, technology and market based trends to determine market entry or exit as appropriate and to ensure alignment to the company’s strategic positions and interests. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 5+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points Healthcare industry experience; payor experience valued but not required Thrives in ambiguity, with a demonstrated ability to turn complex, unstructured problems into clear frameworks, plans, and next steps Proven ability to lead through influence, aligning stakeholders and driving action without relying on formal authority Ability to quickly connect ideas, data, and perspectives to create clarity and direction Naturally curious and inquisitive, asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and uncovering insights others miss Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to frame complex topics clearly, concisely, and persuasively What You’ll Get The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education 401k match including an annual company contribution Learn more Where You’ll Work Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused. In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $107,901.00 - $172,642.00 Skills Business Strategies, Enterprise Strategies, Innovation, Innovation Development, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Strategy Plan _____________________________________________________________________ JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All our career opportunities are published on If you have already provided your personal information that you suspect is fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: View email address on click.appcast.io. About Us It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. Authorization to Work in the United States We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview for English or Visión General de E-Verify for Español. Request Accommodations Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming