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, drive the strategic development process to address these needs, and integrate and align work to the company’s overall strategic goals. - 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. - Leverage customer and consumer insights to develop holistic strategies, programs and plans to effectively drive innovation and business outcomes and maximize ROI in varied areas. - 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. - Design and develop the innovation program for Blue Cross NC – its offerings, innovation events, delivery methods, and definition of the success points of the program. Act as a “Champion of Innovation” and work across the organization to drive a culture of innovation in all that we do. - 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 - 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   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 https://bcbsnc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BCBSNC. 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: HR.Staffing@BCBSNC.com.

Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include: - Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute - Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals - Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off - Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program - Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance - Employee discount program Job Description Summary: The Provider Network Strategist plays a critical role in translating complex healthcare concepts into clear, actionable guidance that supports strategic decision making. Leveraging extensive experience across network strategy, value based programs, provider relations, and multiple lines of business, this role connects organizational objectives with practical steps and structured deliverables. The analyst works closely with diverse stakeholders to gather insights, clarify expectations, and maintain alignment throughout initiatives. By simplifying complexity, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and understanding the broader healthcare business landscape, the Provider Network Strategist ensures clarity, consistency, and strategic coherence across the organization. Job Description • Synthesize complex concepts across network strategy, value-based programs, and operations into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. • Translate organizational goals into structured workplans, outlining key components, decision points, dependencies, and expected outcomes. • Coordinate cross functional alignment by gathering inputs, clarifying expectations, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed and connected throughout the initiative. • Develop polished, decision ready materials (briefs, presentations, summaries, frameworks) that clearly convey status, implications, and recommendations. • Identify risks, gaps, and interdependencies early and propose pragmatic paths to maintain momentum and consistency across efforts. • Frame and facilitate discussions that drive clarity—surfacing assumptions, confirming scope, and aligning on next steps without formal authority. • Apply knowledge of all major lines of business (Commercial, JAA, FEP, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid) to ensure solutions are feasible and appropriately tailored. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Five or more years of experience in network strategy, provider relations, healthcare operations, value-based programs, or a closely related discipline - Proven ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written summaries, presentations, and status updates - Experience with breaking complex concepts into clear, manageable components for diverse audiences - Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders to gather information, clarify expectations, and maintain alignment throughout an initiative - Experience with all health insurance lines of business, including but not limited to: Commercial, JAA, FEP, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid - Understanding of business needs and objectives in the healthcare industry - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create polished, professional deliverables - Strong conceptual thinking skills with the ability to understand broad organizational objectives and connect them to practical steps and actions Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in related field - 10 or more years of experience in network strategy, provider relations, healthcare operations, value-based programs, or a closely related discipline - Experience shaping frameworks, roadmaps, or narratives that help teams understand priorities, decision points, and impacts - Experience with synthesizing input from multiple sources to form cohesive, actionable recommendations - Experience supporting leadership through clear summaries, decision-ready materials, and structured messaging - Skilled at anticipating operational considerations and identifying dependencies, risks, or gaps early in the process - Familiarity with healthcare contracting, reimbursement structures, and value-based care concepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Strategic Advisor Location: JACKSON, MI, US Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Strategic Advisor to the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Sustainability, and External Affairs (SSEA) ensures the alignment and execution of the department’s strategic priorities. SSEA’s responsibilities encompass corporate strategy; sustainability and environmental compliance; governmental affairs; community affairs; stakeholder engagement; corporate giving; media relations; and internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This role is pivotal in advancing strategy across these functions, elevating executive effectiveness, and driving seamless collaboration across the organization. The Strategic Advisor acts as a trusted partner to the SVP, enabling informed decision‑making and optimal operational performance. #LI-TR1 Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Strategic Planning & Execution - Lead strategic planning processes and drive outcomes through department‑wide business plan deployment. - Benchmark goals and tactics against best practices across industries. - Establish and manage operating rhythms (e.g., Operational Reviews, Staff Councils, Leadership Meetings) and ensure timely, accurate information flow to the SVP and leadership team. - Create alignment and integration across SSEA functions and leadership. - Facilitate executive‑level discussions to promote clarity, alignment, and high‑quality outcomes. - Oversee development and implementation of in‑year strategies to close performance gaps. - Strategic Cross‑Functional Initiative Leadership - Lead and execute high‑priority strategic initiatives as directed by the SVP. - Monitor progress, align stakeholders, remove barriers, and ensure timely delivery of high‑impact projects. - Driving a Positive Work Culture - Support the SVP in fostering a culture of empowerment, ownership, collaboration, and accountability. - Coach leaders on setting and delivering ambitious, measurable goals. - Promote experimentation, accountability, and cross‑functional ownership within leadership expectations. - Executive Communications & Stakeholder Engagement - Oversee the creation and delivery of executive communications for internal and external audiences, including the CMS Board of Directors, executive management, SSEA colleagues, customers, regulators, elected officials, and community leaders. - Ensure consistent messaging and engagement strategies that reinforce trust, credibility, and transparency. - Executive Advisory & Support - Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP, providing counsel on critical decisions, change management, and confidential matters. - Support prioritization of department resources and financial allocations. - Represent the department in enterprise‑level forums to ensure alignment with companywide priorities. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Strong understanding of external affairs disciplines including communications, governmental relations, and stakeholder engagement. - Self‑starter with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and operate independently. - Experience developing corporate strategies and governance systems to drive delivery of complex, cross‑functional objectives in a large enterprise environment. - Demonstrated project management expertise with a proven track record of executing strategic initiatives. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives for diverse audiences. - Comfortable representing executive leadership in high‑stakes settings. - Skilled in building leadership team cultures that promote trust, inclusion, and performance. - Ability to influence senior leaders without formal authority. - High emotional intelligence, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information. - Proven experience serving as a trusted confidant on confidential and politically sensitive matters. Education/Experience - Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field and seven (7) or more years of experience in strategic planning, communications, governmental or external affairs, management consulting, and/or business; - [OR] Associate’s degree in a business‑related field and nine (9) or more years of experience in these areas; - [OR] High School Diploma/GED and eleven (11) or more years of relevant experience. Preferred Experience - Experience with Lean operating models. - Experience in a Chief of Staff or similar strategic advisory role. Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service. What we offer: - Competitive compensation packages - Medical, Dental and Vision - 401k with company match - Paid parental leave - Up to 13 paid Holidays - Paid time off - Educational Assistance Program

Role Description Als Teil des Teams Commercial Strategy & Projects leistest du einen grossen Beitrag, damit Swisscom weiterhin mit einem starken B2C Portfolio erfolgreich am Markt agieren kann. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Top Management und hochqualifizierten Experten aus verschiedenen Bereichen arbeitest du an wegweisenden Fragen rund um die kommerzielle Ausrichtung der Swisscom in den Bereichen Mobile, Internet, Entertainment und neuen Geschäftsfeldern. - Dynamisches Umfeld mit flachen Hierarchien und viel Gestaltungsspielraum - Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten - Am Puls des Commercial Powerhouse der Swisscom - Weiterentwicklung der kommerziellen Strategie im B2C-Bereich basierend auf Analysen von Märkten, Kundenbedürfnissen und Trends - Strategische Initiativen, die zum nachhaltigen Markterfolg von Swisscom beitragen - Gestaltung der Produkt- und Pricing-Strategie sowie Implementierung in Zusammenarbeit mit umsetzenden Einheiten & Channels - Arbeiten an strategischen Projekten mit diversen Stakeholdern in der Organisation und angrenzenden Bereichen (Marketing, Customer Experience Design, Sales, Controlling, blue Entertainment AG, B2B) Qualifications - Masterabschluss (ETH/Uni/FH) in Betriebswirtschaft, Volkswirtschaft oder einem ähnlichen Fachgebiet (Abschluss darf nicht länger als ein Jahr zurückliegen) - Erste Berufserfahrung in strategischen Projekten bei einer Beratung, der Telekommunikationsbranche und/oder dem IT-Services Sektor - Erfahrung im strategischen/kommerziellen Marketing von Vorteil (z.B. Positionierung, Produktgestaltung, Pricing) - Fundierte Erfahrung im Einsatz von geeigneten Produktivitätstools zur Analyse (Excel, Tableau, Power BI) und Präsentation (PowerPoint, Word) komplexer Sachverhalte - Sicherer Umgang mit Zahlen, Daten und Fakten, konzeptionelles und vernetztes Denken sowie Fähigkeit, aus komplexen Sachverhalten Empfehlungen abzuleiten - Strukturiertes, zuverlässiges und eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten - Fähigkeit, Ideen und Überzeugungen gewinnbringend und zielgruppengerecht zu präsentieren - Begeisterungsfähig, motiviert und rasche Auffassungsgabe - Sehr gutes Deutsch und Englisch Requirements - Mit einem Masterabschluss wirst du bei uns mit 64'800 CHF bei 100% Beschäftigungsgrad entlöhnt. - Bist du noch im Masterstudium oder hast (bald) den Bachelorabschluss, erhältst du 58'800 CHF. - Diese Löhne gelten bei uns für sämtliche Internships und sind nicht verhandelbar. Benefits - Flexibles Arbeitszeitgestaltung - Arbeiten in einem unserer Offices in der Schweiz oder im Homeoffice - Agile Arbeitsmethoden und die neuesten Technologien - Angenehmes Arbeitsumfeld - Finanzielle Vorteile - Spannende Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung