Lead Business Planning Analyst

Pay Range

$92,700.00 - $139,100.00

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At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people.

We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.

We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self.

It’s why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees.

Our culture is one of belonging.

We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you’re at in the organization, you’re an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued.

Join Others Who Value a Workplace For All.

We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders.

We’re dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.

Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.

Why This Job Matters

Lead the assessment of current state marketplace trends and competitive activities to identify gaps in corporate and divisional plans. Assess existing organization project portfolio; ensure projects add value to organization and contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators. Collaborate with division leaders to create mitigation strategies and ensure achievement of corporate and divisional goals. Conduct research for short and long-range corporate strategy development. Train and mentor less experienced staff.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and assess competitive gaps in corporate and divisional strategic plans.
• Collaborate with division leaders to develop mitigation strategies and identify investment strategies to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Assess impacts to the customer and provider experience and overall corporate position.
• Lead development of Quarterly Business Review.
• Develop short-range strategy plans (one to two year) and long-range strategic plans (four to five years) and assess implementation each year to determine evolution of yearly corporate strategy. Provide recommendations for future strategy development based on corporate and divisional performance against objectives.
• Develop effective communication pieces to present short-range and long-range planning proposals to key stakeholders including senior management and Board of Directors.
• Assess existing organization project portfolio; ensure projects add value to organization and contribute to achieving key performance indicators. Collaborate with Enterprise Project Management Office to ensure projects achieve expected business results.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Lead department projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, or other analytical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven to ten years experience in market research or a strategic planning capacity
• Knowledge of business analysis industry trends and best-practices
• Strong knowledge of market research methodologies
• Strong business acumen and political savvy
• Ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to collaborate while dealing with complex situations
• Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation
• Ability to motivate, lead and inspire a diverse group to a common goal/solution with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to convert business strategy into action-oriented objectives and measurable results
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and consensus-building skills
• Ability to mentor, coach and provide guidance to others
  
  

Location:

Role

BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
  
  

Our culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do, and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of today’s healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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