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The Strategy Advancement Professional 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 Professional work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Strategy Advancement Professional 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. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meeting Support: Schedule, coordinate, and occasionally facilitate meetings with operational teams and staff. Prepare agenda and materials, document outcomes, and drive follow-up on strategic action items. Serve as the point of contact for meeting related inquiries or changes.

• Develop Executive-Ready Presentations: Build clear, compelling presentations and reports to support strategic meetings and communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse audiences.

• Conduct Research and Data Analysis: Perform in-depth research on industry trends, operational best practices, and emerging issues. Analyze internal and external data to identify opportunities for improvement and support strategic planning.

• Monitor and Report Operational Metrics: Track and synthesize key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Medicaid operations. Identify areas of concern or opportunity and recommend data-driven solutions.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with internal partners across departments to gather insights, share findings, and align efforts with organizational objectives.

• Support Compliance and Risk Management: Contribute to compliance monitoring activities by researching potential risks and developing recommendations for mitigation.

• Contribute to Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and refinement of department and organizational strategies by providing research, analytical support, and operational insights.

• Maintain Meeting and Project Documentation: Ensure accurate and organized records of agendas, decisions, action items, and progress updates to support transparency and accountability.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience working with health plans, Medicaid operations, or in a healthcare strategy or analytics role

• Experience supporting senior leaders and cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze complex data sets, and synthesize findings to inform strategic decision-making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information and facilitate discussions

• Proficiency in developing presentations and reports for diverse audiences, including use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

• Strong organizational, time management, and project tracking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

• Ability to facilitate meetings with staff and effectively capture and communicate action items and outcomes

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, OneNote)

• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams)

• Familiarity with virtual whiteboards, project management and task tracking tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Medicaid experience

Additional Information

The selected candidate must be available to work Eastern Standard Time zone hours (EST)

Work at Home Criteria

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 recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

• 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.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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.

$71,100 - $97,800 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.

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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 protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with 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.