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Principal Strategy & Innovation ConsultantHybrid role (3 days/week in office) in our Portland, OR, Renton, WA, Boise, ID Salt Lake City, UT or Fargo, ND offices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location or be willing to relocate. Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.Who We Are Looking For Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Strategy & Innovation Consultants is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Strategy & Innovation team, our Principal Strategy & Innovation Consultants lead complex, high-impact strategy engagements, advise senior executives, and translate organizational goals into actionable plans – all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system.Do you thrive as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, bringing clarity to complex strategic challenges? Do you have a passion for shaping the future of health care through rigorous analysis and innovative thinking? Then this role may be the perfect fit.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Healthcare, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of professional experience in business strategy development, management consulting, healthcare strategy, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceBackground similar to a principal-level role in a consulting firmSkills and AttributesPrevious experience in business strategy development through management consulting, investment banking, or an in-house strategy teamWell-established strategy toolkit including research, quantitative analysis, qualitative synthesis, and written/oral communicationComfort and facility with both quantitative and qualitative informationExecutive-level presence and communication style, including content development and C-suite presentationsAbility to develop and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization, particularly with senior leadershipFamiliarity with healthcare industry trends and payor strategies highly desiredExperience translating business strategy into execution plans and assessing impactAbility to develop project scope and plans to meet sponsor needs, manage multiple workstreams, and complete advanced analysis for complex projectsEffective skills in managing executive sponsor engagement, facilitating working sessions and decision meetingsPrior experience leading a portfolio of complex strategy engagements and balancing multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience serving as a thought partner to senior executives, advising on business and organizational performanceExperience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desiredWhat You Will Do at CambiaSupport overall corporate strategy and innovation planning with a focus on long-term enterprise growthPartner in annual planning activities, translating organizational goals and objectives into initiatives, timelines, and actionable plansIdentify needed projects, scope project plans, and manage work end-to-end across the organization with limited guidanceExecute analytics frameworks to forecast market sizes, financial projections, ROIs, and other quantitative market trends relevant to strategic projectsTrack key market trends and highlight implications for the organization and lines of businessRegularly present insights and recommendations to senior leaders and lead strategy workshopsManage several projects simultaneously, effectively communicating priorities and timing to stakeholdersPay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range is $148,750-201,250, the full salary range is $140,000-228,000 and the bonus target is 20%.North Dakota: The expected hiring range is $146,150-197,732and the full salary range is $129,767-214,115.About CambiaWorking at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.Why Join the Cambia Team?Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.Commute and parking benefits.We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.