Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we’re creating a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and where best-in-class talent comes, stays, and thrives! As a result of these efforts we are proud to share that Forbes ranked Premera among America’s 2023 Best Midsize Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=58210f5e210f) and America's 2023 Best Employers By State (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/?sh=21c7c3d1983b) .

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com .

> Do you have a passion for help ing leaders focus and strategize on the work that matters most ?

> Do you want to contribute to build ing and shap ing new ways for the enterprise to come together , drive work forward , and measure results ?

> Are you a results- oriented person who thrives in a collaborative environment ?

Premera is seeking a Corporate Strategist to join our Strategy Management team.  This role is critical in supporting management in executing Premera’s E nterprise Strategy .

As a Corporate Strategist, you will engage with leaders in developing and managing the strategic planning cycle and annual operating plan. You will consult with leaders on and use the objective and key results framework (OKRs) as a means of managing our strategy. This role will at times facilitate forums, develop strategy communications, and create insight documents.

What you will do: * * * *

• Partner closely with other leaders within the Enterprise Strategy team and leaders across the enterprise on work as it pertains to the Corporate Strategic Planning cycle.  

• Develop and manage work using the OKR framework and support leaders in doing the same in support of the corporate strategy. 

• Work closely with senior leaders and support teams as they develop key performance insights to share with their peers. 

• Act as an internal consultant providing guidance and facilitating forums on complex business solutions, analytical projects, and planning resources. 

• Partner closely with critical stakeholders across the company, including in Strategy Development.

• Interface with management at all levels of the company within the scope of the assigned project to ensure the quality and timeliness of projects. 

   

What you will bring:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years’ work experience. (Required) 

• Five years of experience in consulting, or analytical business experience OR Master's degree and three years of related business experience. (Required) 

• MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field. (Preferred) 

• At least three years of experience working or consulting in healthcare and/or insurance industries, demonstrating a deep understanding of healthcare and insurance industries, including factors that influence the industry. (Preferred) 

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What we offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)

• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize

• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$84,800.00 - $144,200.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$96,700.00 - $164,400.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.