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The Strategy Advancement Advisor provides data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities. Provides business intelligence and strategic planning support for business segments or the company at large. The Strategy Advancement Advisor works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Strategy Advancement Advisor leads initiatives to analyze complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources. Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts to identify, interpret, and produce recommendations and plans based on company and external data analysis. Ensures that policies and procedures align with corporate vision. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

The National Medicaid Operations team serves as the guiding force to align operational intricacies with overarching strategic objectives, ensuring sustainable business growth by delivering unique value to our customers and driving scalable, efficient operational processes. As a centrally positioned strategic function this team coordinates with partners across the enterprise and within our Medicaid Markets to advance our National Operating Model and accelerate strategy execution. We deliver value by making connections across our diverse stakeholders, facilitating effective and scalable strategy planning activities, data-driven insights, structured problem solving, and project management rigor.

To achieve our goals, we empower associates to pioneer simplicity, rethink routine and seek talent with the following attributes:

The Strategy Advancement Advisor will lead initiatives to advance Humana Healthy Horizons National Operating Model in pursuit of optimized value delivery and operational efficiencies. They will consult with Medicaid Segment, and Market leadership, and operational subject matter experts across the enterprise and facilitate our Strategy Planning and Execution ceremonies to drive strategic execution. The Strategy Advancement Advisor candidates will possess strong strategy planning and execution expertise and broad experience in Medicaid managed care operations. Develops comprehensive business cases for large-scale operational and organizational improvement opportunities, integrating data-driven insights, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic considerations to drive informed decision-making and facilitate impactful change initiatives.

• Collaborates with direct organizational team, shared service teams and Medicaid market leaders to develop, implement, and track strategic objectives that align with overall Pay for Care and segment strategy.
• Leads the establishment of an effective strategy planning and execution meeting cadence, ensuring regular reviews and adjustments to drive execution and maintain alignment.
• Leads cross-functional teams to drive execution of highly complex operations strategic objectives, including annual goal planning and communications management
• Provides guidance and support to teams in setting ambitious yet achievable goals that contribute to the organization's strategic objectives.
• Analyzes initiative progress, identifies obstacles, and works with teams to develop solutions for successful execution.
• Fosters a culture of accountability and transparency surrounding performance of strategic execution across all relevant stakeholders.
• Leverages executive presence and consulting experience to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, providing strategic insights and contributing to high-level decision-making processes.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of direct experience in healthcare strategy and consulting.
• 2+ years experience leading cross-functional teams to design a strategy and/or product.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products specifically PowerPoint and virtual whiteboard platforms (Lucid, Miro, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal presenting skills with presenting to Senior leadership
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and in ambiguous situations.
• Highly organized and analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Must be available to travel up to 20% for needs of the business

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Medicaid or Medicare Managed Care Organization
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health Administration programs.
• MBA programs with a specialization in Healthcare Management.
• Project Management and Process Improvement qualifications.
• Certified Agile Coach

Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is required.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Social Security Number Statement

Humana value's personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Hire Vue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive an email and Text correspondence inviting you to participate in a SMS Text Messaging interview. (please be sure to check your spam or junk folders often to ensure communication isn’t missed)

In the SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$115,200 - $158,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.