Full-Time
Strategy Analyst
Posted on 10/3/2025
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees
Independent not-for-profit health plan serving Tennessee
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Remote
Preference for candidates located within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga; team gathers 1-2 days per week in the office.
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- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment
- 2+ years of experience in strategy, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related field—experience within healthcare or insurance is a plus
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability
- Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with financial concepts, including ROI and pro forma modeling
- Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking, with strong abilities in relationship management
- Analyze public filings, earnings calls, press releases, and market data to uncover strategic actions by key competitors; synthesize insights into clear reports and dashboards, and deliver timely alerts to leadership on emerging risks and opportunities in the market.
- Create and deliver ad-hoc financial analyses and dynamic models to evaluate business performance, strategic initiatives, and operational risks. Deliver insights in a clear, actionable format to support executive decision-making.
- Maintain reporting and performance tracking for the company’s alternative investment portfolio, delivering insights on returns and strategic alignment. Support engagement with portfolio companies and monitor trends in the private equity and venture capital healthcare market to inform investment strategy.
- Developing presentations to report findings, interpret data analysis, and make recommendations based on results.
- Evaluates and distills analyses conducted by other departments and/or outside consultants.
- Support enterprise priorities, initiatives, and projects by assisting Manager of Strategy and Innovation identify key business issues, outlining strategic alternatives, and recommending action plans.
- Experience within healthcare or insurance is a plus
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee provides health insurance and related services as a not-for-profit, locally governed plan serving Tennesseans. Members buy health plans and use a broad provider network for care; the plan handles billing, referrals, and covered expenses to reduce out-of-pocket costs. It stands out by being locally governed and not-for-profit while belonging to the national BCBS network, ensuring consistent benefits across state lines. The goal is to provide peace of mind through better health and help Tennesseans stay healthy today and build a healthier tomorrow.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Founded
1945
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ACA enrollment grows in Tennessee boosting Marketplace membership.
- Calvin Anderson joins board enhancing strategic consulting expertise.
- New protections against surprise bills effective January 1, 2022 strengthen member trust.
What critics are saying
- Terminated 100 employees due to 2026 enrollment challenges and financial pressures.
- THCII program ended December 31, 2025 forces higher provider costs absorption.
- UnitedHealthcare captures 15% more employer share via aggressive pricing in Tennessee.
What makes BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee unique
- Launched Network E lowest-premium plan in Chattanooga partnering with Erlanger Health.
- Introduced statewide Food as Medicine initiative with FarmboxRx.
- Promoted Dr. Ashima Goyal and Dr. Tracy McDowd as pharmacy directors.
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BlueCross recognized as top workplace. Insurer earns awards for workplace culture. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has recently received several awards acknowledging the company's supportive employee culture and commitment to creating a workplace that helps employees succeed. "Supporting our employees and cultivating an environment that encourages professional growth remains a top priority," said Roy Vaughn, BlueCross SVP and chief human resources officer. "The recent recognition BlueCross has received speaks both to our efforts to make the company an employer of choice and to the contributions of our employees who help us live out our mission each day." BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes for the seventh time in a row as one of its best employers in Tennessee. The company ranked #16 out of 80 employers in the state and was the second-highest ranked insurer in Tennessee. Forbes partners with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 160,000 employees from across the country. Participants are asked to evaluate their workplaces based on factors like wage parity, work culture and paths to professional advancement. View the full Best in State Employers list here. BlueCross was recently named Best Employer for Company Culture by Forbes, ranking #159 out of 600 companies. The company was also the fourth-highest ranked Blue plan on the inaugural list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 218,000 workers on fairness, inclusivity and opportunity within the workplace. Questions evaluated work-life balance, collaboration among teams, recognition of good performance and advancement opportunities for employees. View the full Best Employer for Company Culture list here. For the sixth time, BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes as one of its Best Employers for Women, ranked #7 out of 700 companies- the highest ranked Blue plan on the list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey 140,000 women working at companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Women were asked to rate their employer's pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, benefits for childcare or eldercare, and the company's handling of incidents related to sexual misconduct and discrimination. The number of women in executive and board positions were considered as well. View the full Best Employers for Women list here. Every year, The Tennessean partners with an employee engagement technology partner, Energage LLC, to rank the best places to work in Middle Tennessee. This year, BlueCross ranked #9 out of 24 companies in the 125-399 employee category. This recognition is based on responses to a 25-question survey sent to Nashville-area employees with questions related to pay and benefits, direction, leadership, meaningfulness and appreciation. View the full Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee Employers list here. For the second time in a row, BlueCross was rated among U.S. News & World Report's top privately owned companies in healthcare, one of only five Tennessee-based organizations to make the list. Companies were evaluated on a variety of factors, including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance, belongingness, career opportunities and professional development. View the Best Private Companies to Work For list here. For more news and updates about the company's commitment to employee engagement, workplace culture, and community service, visit the BlueCross News Center. About BlueCross BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 75 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company's news center at bcbstnews.com.
Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the state's largest health insurer, said it would lay off around 150 employees between September and early 2026 as it cut its Shared Health subsidiary.
Last year, BlueCross launched its Network E program in Chattanooga as its lowest-premium plan in Chattanooga through a new and more restrictive network of health providers in a partnership with Erlanger Health.
BlueCross in 2023 accepted a $10 million bid from the county for the purchase of the Gateway building.
CHATTANOOGA- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has promoted Dr. Ashima Goyal and Dr. Tracy McDowd to new roles as directors of clinical pharmacy.