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Lead Director Strategic Planning North Carolina State Health Plan (NC SHP)

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CVS Health

Lead Director Strategic Planning North Carolina State Health Plan (NC SHP)

Cary, NC

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary The Lead Director will meet the evolving and ongoing needs of the State Health Plan of North Carolina (NC SHP), which is Aetna's largest client. This role will be responsible for managing and partnering with cross functional business partners such as Product, Network, MEU, Finance, Actuarial, Pharmacy and Clinical ensuring both Aetna corporate and NC SHP priorities and projects are front and center in strategic planning. The Lead Director will have a strategic communications and project execution mindset that considers both external political needs and internal matrixed organizational needs.

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  • Works to achieve operational, functional, and business targets with measurable impact on progress against goals for the Strategic Planning area.
  • Contributes to the development of complex strategies that encompass the organization's goals and position by utilizing project management tools, data analyses, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Drives research associated with business issues and plan formation.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of strategic methods to support business direction.
  • Formulates communication presentations and materials for strategic initiatives.
  • Audits processes and procedures for consistency, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
  • Coordinated communications strategy across multiple Aetna internal and external partners as it relates to the NC SHP.
  • Educating internal stakeholders on NC SHP mission and structure to promote messaging aligned with Aetna, CVS Health, and the NC SHP.
  • Evaluation of products and network partnerships to bring best in class cost savings and member services to bear on behalf of members.
  • Ongoing resource collaboration with multiple stakeholders internally to ensure proper and timeline execution and rollout of new or developing services.
  • Managing external vendor relationships introduced via the staff at NC SHP.
  • Evaluation of identified vendors to determine if engagement with other internal parties, e.g., Product, Banking or Underwriting is appropriate.
  • Supporting the Aetna AVP of the NC SHP in political and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Managing internal projects that require NC SHP engagement at the direction of the Aetna AVP of the NC SHP.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years' work experience in one or more of the following strategy and execution, business consulting, project management, network, finance
  • Healthcare industry experience, managed care preferred.
  • Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
  • Adept at business intelligence
  • Adept at collaboration and teamwork
  • Mastery of problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
Education
  • Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification
Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/21/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Cary, NC, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0530485
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program