Full-Time
Strategist
Posted on 7/10/2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
10,001+ employees
Nonprofit mutual insurer administering health benefits
No salary listed
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor's Degree in Strategy, Health Policy, Business or related field required
- Master’s Degree in related field preferred
- Five (5) years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, investment banking or related experience is required
- Advanced quantitative and financial analysis/modeling capabilities, leveraging Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), with an affinity to detail
- Intermediate oral communication and presentation skills
- Strong strategic orientation with ability to develop plans and deliver expected results
- Ability to manage multiple priority initiatives concurrently
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced written communication skills, including storytelling
- Ability to work independently and lead others’ work within a team environment with multiple priorities
- Ability to effectively interface with management at all levels and external contacts
- Oversee or perform analyses including, but not limited to, financial modeling, claims analyses and complex statistical analyses
- Manage activities that are directly related to the corporate strategies, goals and objectives
- Utilize primary and secondary research to assist in identifying best practices and opportunities for the corporation
- Create executive level PowerPoint presentations and correspondence to communicate recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
- May be assigned one or more areas of specialization: Enterprise Strategy - Provide solutions to complex business problems and make recommendations to senior management to improve strategic initiatives and technical processes
- Convene colleagues and subject matter experts to foster a collaborative environment to stay informed on changes in the healthcare payer and broader healthcare industries that may impact enterprise strategies
- Strategic Planning - Support the annual strategic planning process with the organization, including partnering with one or more areas of the business to develop division-specific plans
- Assist with the development of the overall enterprise plan, including identifying links between the enterprise strategy and division business plans, driving consistency across business plans, and identifying potential white spaces for further analysis
- Preferred experience with Health IT & Operations
- Previous experience leading projects and/or teams is preferred
- Previous experience working in the healthcare industry is preferred
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a nonprofit mutual insurer that administers health benefits for more than 4.3 million members in Michigan and nationwide. It offers group health plans for businesses of various sizes, including a private exchange that lets employers provide a selection of benefits, along with life and disability insurance. Benefits are delivered through employer-sponsored plans and a network-based coverage model, with plans tailored to organizations and employees. The goal is to keep health costs affordable and predictable while providing broad access to coverage and employee benefit options.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1938
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tricia Keith assumes CEO role January 1, 2025, driving operational efficiencies.
- Relocates 130 employees to downtown Grand Rapids September 2026, optimizing real estate.
- Emphasizes affordability, aligning with community health initiatives amid rising costs.
What critics are saying
- New antitrust lawsuit over 'phantom tax' fees on self-funded plans triggers DOJ scrutiny.
- Historical MFN clauses led to $30 million Shane Group settlement in 2019.
- Cascade office closure raises real estate costs, pressuring $40.6 billion revenues.
What makes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan unique
- BCBSM dominates Michigan with over 60% commercial insurance market share.
- Offers diversified group plans, private exchange, life, and disability insurance.
- Nonprofit mutual structure administers benefits for 4.3 million members nationwide.
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