Principal Corporate Strategy Consultant (Chicago)

Job Summary

At HCSC, the focus is on strategy and technology-enabled transformation to drive growth, improve affordability, and redesign our operating model. The role supports leadership by delivering projects in strategy development, planning, and implementation, focusing on transformation across clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership by delivering projects related to strategy development, planning, and implementation to drive growth, improve product and service affordability, and transform the operating model.
• Advise senior leadership on transformation initiatives across clinical areas and collaborate closely with Healthcare Management leaders.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, provide insights, and make recommendations to prioritize new opportunities.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex problems, manage multiple complex priorities, and work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree / MBA plus 7 years of general industry experience or 3 years of consulting experience at a top‑tier consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate strategy and transformation core skill sets.
• Experience formulating, planning, and implementing strategy and transformative efforts.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, generate insights, and make actionable recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with some oversight.
• Experience managing complex projects with some oversight.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness, building strong connections and driving results in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Capability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees such as MBA, MHA, MD, JD, or PhD.
• Experience in the healthcare industry, especially in the health insurance sector.
• Experience with corporate strategy, growth, product, transformation efforts, technology‑enablement, or business case development.

Work Setting

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Sponsorship is not available.

Pay & Benefits

Base Pay Range $112,200.00 – $202,600.00. Compensation will vary based on skills, education, knowledge, and experience. The role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to its terms and conditions. Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, we offer a robust total rewards package that includes health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, a pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and additional incentives. Learn more about our benefits at

EEO Statement

HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.