**Job Description** The Blue Cross NC Diversified Business Group (DBG) is focused on driving improvements in health care, affordability, access and equity through investments and partnerships with innovative health care organizations in North Carolina and beyond. We have a history of forging forward-thinking partnerships and investments with like-minded partners to create the blueprint of the future of health care. We are seeking a Strategic Advisor Associate, Planning and Performance within our Diversified Business Group. In this role, you will work collaboratively across the division to guide data-driven progress towards goals and strategic priorities by supporting a focus on data-driven decisions, innovation, and prioritization. You will work collaboratively to manage cross-team recurring processes requiring input and action from both internal and external partners. **What You Will Do** + Play a supporting role in divisional and inter-divisional planning processes to advocate for the priorities, needs, and outputs of the Diversified Business Group. + Participate in running process focused on divisional planning & performance needs including leadership reporting on goals and priorities in executive governance forums (e.g., Blue Cross NC Board of Directors, DBG Asset Board of Directors). + Assist with driving accountability towards measurable and actionable short- and long-term goals for both the division and the platform of diversified assets. + Provide project management support of existing and to-be-built processes to support divisional planning & asset performance monitoring. + Evaluate data, including business financials, to produce insights that prompt thoughtful questions and create visibility into areas for strategic development or operational improvement. **What You Bring** + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) + 0-2 years of experience in related field + In lieu of degree, 3+ years of experience in related field **Bonus Points (preferred qualifications)** + Experience in strategic planning, corporate transformation/process improvement, project management and/or financial planning & analysis strongly preferred. + Strong critical thinking and communication skills. + Strong organizational skills including prioritization and time management skills, organizing tasks to insure timely completion. + Strong attention to detail: demonstrated experience with tracking work and projects to ensure all aspects are precise and correct. + Effective collaboration skills: demonstrated experience working effectively with team members and other stakeholders and cross-functional partners. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint. + Healthcare industry experience – including through coursework. + Experience with business analytics tools. **What You’ll Get** Blue Cross NC is truly a great place to work – and we have the hardware to prove it. Each year, we’re recognized for our commitment to our culture, community, work-life flexibility, benefits, diversity and more. Join us and help us make health care better for all! **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $56,800.00 - $90,900.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming