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The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;67,240.00 - 94,300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary This position is will directly support back-office financial services and support for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and analysis delivered to the client groups. Serves a key role in the financial reporting process including monthly and custom revenue &amp; expense reporting, resource tracking and time allocation reporting, Plan data reporting, invoice tracking &amp; reconciliation reporting, vendor commitment reporting, as well as budget approval forms and monthly accruals. Provides analytical support to FP&amp;A projects as assigned to help contribute to the successful operation of the various client business units supported. Works collaboratively with members of Finance, Sourcing &amp; Vendor Management, and various levels of management within their assigned business units.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Prepare various financial reports and forms to support specific business units, fully comprehending underlying data. Reports could include: Monthly and custom financial reporting for certain business units. This could include transaction-level expense and revenue variance reporting, vendor spend against contracts, vendor savings, resource modeling, monthly dashboard reporting including performance metrics, business metrics, core cost goals and benchmarks. Plan transaction-level data reporting, including monthly claims count for revenue tracking and ad hoc Plan and internal requests. Budget-related forms supporting the sourcing and vendor management / procurement process. Provide transactional support to the budget process, revenue/expense forecasts, and capital projections within assigned business units, which includes the following: Support effective financial modeling to collect, streamline, analyze, monitor and communicate financial results to management, for their representation to senior leadership / executives. Perform monthly and ad hoc reporting and monitoring as well as value-added analysis to various levels of staff and management (e.g. variances, accruals, trends, and metrics). Respond and resolve various ad-hoc financial requests and customer service issues, including but not limited to: Resource modeling, trend reporting, project code set up and monitoring, rush budget forms, ad-hoc analysis, invoice reconciliation, vendor commitment tracking, change requests, accrual analysis, billing inquiries, and customer training. Maintain and foster financial communications with multi-departmental management and amongst the Finance team. Perform ad hoc transactional analyses or financial modeling in support of a priority project. Experience effectively dealing with ambiguity is desired. Ensure the quality and integrity of all financial data is accurate by performing all required cross-checksRequired Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related business discipline</li><li>Minimum of 2 years demonstrated work experience in financial planning &amp; analysis or financial reporting</li><li>Competency in quality assurance with ability to perform required cross-checks to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial data</li><li>High level of competency with Microsoft Office software (EXCEL, WORD, AND POWERPOINT)</li><li>Exemplary organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.</li><li>Strong customer service and relationship skills, including the ability to develop and maintain critical relationships.</li><li>Strong communication skills, good judgment, and sense of urgency.</li><li>Presentation skills: ability to effectively present data/information and respond to questions from various constituents</li><li>Strong analytical and financial reporting skills</li><li>Detail oriented</li><li>Ability to understand see the bigger picture; connect the dots from the detailed level and understand the impact at a higher level</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Familiarity with Tableau</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li></ul>People Management No#LI-HYBRID

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Associate Consultant Financial Analyst

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;107,666.00 - 150,995.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary Responsible for the analysis and design of solutions to meet business needs. Partners with customers to understand business requirements to create functional and non-functional specifications. Additionally, you’ll serve as an application and data SME, advising and influencing both business and technical partners. Your support will span the entire product lifecycle, from development and testing to post-implementation operations.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Requirements Validation and Documentation: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Ensure business requirements are thorough, detailed, and concise. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Document exceptions and seek management approval. Artifact Management: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Oversee SA artifacts according to EPMO guidelines. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Develop, review, and obtain sign-off. Business Support and Subject Matter Expertise (SME): &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Provide application support to the business. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Serve as the SME for relevant applications. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Ensure any product changes are in line with the overall design and best practices Forecasting and Estimation: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Provide detailed estimates for SA activities and artifacts. Communication and Issue Resolution: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Deliver weekly status updates to stakeholders promptly. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Investigate, analyze, and address customer issues, escalating risks, as necessary. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Ensure issues are resolved effectively. Team Collaboration and Process Improvement: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Foster positive relationships with other teams and partners. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Collaborate with internal and external customers in an effective manner. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;• Contribute to process improvement initiatives. Required Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience in similar work environment</li><li>Minimum 7 years of IT work experience focused in systems development and programming</li><li>Experience with one or more of the following: COBOL, CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, BPM/HIPAA validator such as Vitria, J2EE, WebSphere, Oracle, SQL, Cognos, Visual Basic, Jira, XML, Crystal, PeopleSoft, HTML, MS Access, designing data warehouse, data pipelines, reporting environments, data modeling including use of data modeling tools, and data governance</li><li>Experience as a team lead or member on project teams in a cross functional environment</li><li>Advanced analytical skills</li><li>Strong team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate positive working relationships</li><li>Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Experience coaching junior technical staff</li><li>Experience in an Agile software development environment </li><li>Experience working with cloud-oriented tools and environments </li><li>Experience with BCBS or health insurance industry</li></ul>People Management No

Systems Analyst III

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;92,086.00 - 129,145.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary This role's primary responsibility is to lead the operations and delivery of BlueCard business. This involves developing strong professional relationships with key stakeholders across Blue Licensees (Plans), vendors, and internal Association staff. The ability to work effectively while managing multiple projects and providing excellent customer service is essential. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with individuals at various levels, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Navigating these interactions skillfully will be critical to your success in this position.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Lead the operational aspects related to BlueCard and the BlueCard Portal. This includes handling Plans’ defect and enhancement ServiceNow tickets and collaborating with Plans to understand their business and technical requirements. As a subject matter expert, work closely with customers to address issues. Identify problem sources, recommend appropriate solutions, and communicate alternative arrangements when necessary.</li><li>Ensure that all operational tasks meet the defined ServiceNow SLAs. Timely resolution and adherence to performance standards are essential. Continuously identify, recommend, document and drive process improvements to existing or new processes to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows and optimize procedures.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams. Assist with training, problem-solving, and researching solutions to address customer needs effectively. Strive to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction. Regularly measure operational satisfaction through surveys and take necessary actions to improve the customer experience.</li><li>Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Product Scrum teams. Stay informed about enhancements, releases, and other changes related to BlueCard and the BlueCard Portal. Remain up-to-date with all Inter-Plan software enhancements and changes to understand their technical and operational impacts on Operations and provide Implementation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support. Support, and at times lead, project planning by defining problems, providing input to solution design, developing timelines, and ensuring stakeholder input is considered.</li><li>Lead workgroups with senior-level Plan staff, ensuring valuable discussions. Manage workgroup action items and prepare recommendations and business cases for proposed solutions and priorities. Collaborate with relevant BCBSA divisions, departments, and individuals to ensure timely completion of deliverables related to BlueCard operations.</li><li>Task Management and Problem Solving: Prioritize multiple initiatives, report task status, and participate in project team discussions. Proactively identify and solve problems within your capabilities. Assist with other projects within the Team and department as assigned.</li></ul>Required Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business / related field or equivalent experience</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of data analysis and business operations experience</li><li>Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, even in fast-paced and ambiguous situations. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to execute across multiple deliverables and should be comfortable adapting to changing priorities and maintaining productivity.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to gather information across a variety of sources, frame key topics or problems and articulate clearly for multiple audiences.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive) demonstrating skills in creating and formatting documents, using templates, and tracking changes.</li><li>A strong track record of providing exceptional customer service is essential. The candidate should be skilled at developing positive relationships with customers, gaining their confidence, and achieving business objectives.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, is crucial. The candidate should contribute to consensus-building efforts and foster cooperation among team members.</li><li>An excellent corporate presence is important. The candidate should maintain composure, exhibit tact in communications, and establish credibility with colleagues and clients.</li><li>Proficiency in listening and identifying key issues from various communication channels (such as emails, meetings, and conferences) is necessary. The candidate should be able to extract relevant information efficiently.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to take prompt action to meet customer objectives and directives are critical.</li><li>Communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Relationship-building skills </li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Possess a thorough understanding of the Blue system and BlueCard applications. This includes familiarity with their functionalities, processes, and best practices.</li></ul> Revenue Responsibility: YesBudget Responsibility: Yes People Management: No#LI-HYBRID

Sr Support Consultant Operations and Delivery

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;107,666.00 - 150,995.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Group Purchasing Organization [GPO] will proactively engage, drive strategy in line with corporate objectives and manage a portfolio of BCBSA suppliers to extract maximum value for the organization from existing contracts and relationships. This includes negotiation and regular interaction with management from strategic and preferred suppliers, as well as internal and external customers. You will lead highly visible projects and portions of larger projects within BCBSA as well as helping to develop strategic contracting opportunities to improve the competitive position of the nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield System, assisting in the economic and financial analysis of these opportunities. Through market research, data collection and analysis, risk evaluation, team interaction and project management you will be responsible for structuring supplier relationships which provide strategic and tactical solutions for BCBSA, all Blue Cross Blue Shield Companies and the Blue System nationwide. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing strategies to improve the enterprises cost structure. This resource will optimize external spend through early involvement in the sourcing lifecycle developed through strong partnership with business stakeholders. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities to aggregate enterprise demand to drive value. The Strategic Sourcing Manager should have knowledge of category management practices, experience in negotiating complex contract/agreements, vendor management skills and demonstrated expertise cross-categorically. The Strategic Sourcing Manager can demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen, and project management skills. Sourcing Managers are responsible for the delivery and management of the Request for Proposal [RFP] process for those categories or Sourcing engagements that they manage. The Sourcing Manager is the central point of contact who understands the interests of BCBSA, services business owners and represents BCBSA from a commercial compliance perspective.Develop Sourcing management strategies using proven analytical methods and procedures Grows category assigned both through the addition of new national agreements, agreement expansion and Plan adoption/utilization. Responsible for the day-to-day management of contracts assigned. Has the ability to acquire, organize and synthesize financial data and other information to identify and communicate key findings Ability to lead major BCBSA and national RFPs from market analysis, contracting and marketing. Lead supplier business reviews and develop category strategy. Engage key stakeholders nationwide, internal business partners and suppliers through various communication channels, meetings, presentations, webinars, conference calls and individual meetings Communicate, and drive Sourcing management strategies. Collaborate with key business stakeholders to understand business requirements and Sourcing performance and implement appropriate Sourcing management strategies both nationally for the BCBS System as well as internally for BCBSA sourcing activities. Deliver financial optimization by driving compliance to contractual agreements. Ensure compliance with enterprise policies and procedures. Other duties as assignedEducation High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Certifications Experience Minimum 6 years negotiating and managing sourcing engagements. Work experience in Category Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing Management or Procurement, including all aspects of strategy sourcing development and execution Experience of successfully conducting a range of negotiations across a variety of categories. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Experience in managing US government procurements is highly desirable Experience in Health Care or related field is highly desirable Skills -Comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies and regulations Strong advocate, familiarity and technical competence with P2P management software -Solid working knowledge of current non-IT, total lifecycle cost structures and pricing mechanisms. -Effective contract lifecycle management and negotiation skills -General knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, and logistics. -Competency to manage priorities in delivery, product demands, and procurement timelines through analytical capabilities -Adept at benchmarking and conducting research into product and service-related issues. -Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. -Advanced skills in sourcing of the procurement lifecycle e.g., strategic thinking in development of sourcing approach/route to market, analyzing and understanding market dynamics, analyzing, and understanding internal dynamics, negotiation strategy, evaluation strategy, financial analytics &amp; modelling, risk management and supplier integration/mobilization. -Relationship management skills; ability to build relationships with suppliers, and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of IT products and services. -Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. -Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of projects/categories/contracts assigned. -Ability to acquire, organize and synthesize financial data and other information to identify key findings. People Management No#LI-Hybrid

Strategic Sourcing Mgr. II

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;147,190.00 - 206,425.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary: This role serves as a Portfolio Manager within the Enterprise Technology group. The role oversees the strategic alignment, prioritization, and delivery of projects across multiple teams to ensure optimal value delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Their responsibilities include annual planning, on-going portfolio analysis and performance monitoring, stakeholder communication, leadership, and driving agile transformation. The individual in this role is adaptable, and skilled in managing a dynamic set of initiatives. They are adept at balancing the flexibility of agile practices with the discipline required for strategic portfolio management.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Portfolio Planning and Management:Ensure that all projects and programs within the portfolio align with BCBSA’s strategic objectives, collaborating with senior leadership to set and adjust strategic direction. Oversee the selection, prioritization, and scheduling of projects based on business values, dependencies, strategic important while managing resource constraints.</li><li>Resource Management: Allocate resources efficiently across projects to maximize value delivery. Ensure that resource utilization aligns with portfolio priorities.</li><li>Stakeholder Management:Communicate portfolio performance, risks, and changes to stakeholders while managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Manage the impact of changes within the portfolio, ensuring smooth transitions and change adoption.</li><li>Leadership and Coaching: Act as a catalyst for organizational agility by guiding teams and stakeholders through agile practices, fostering their development. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to define portfolio strategy and thematic priorities. Additionally, provide valuable guidance and coaching to project and program managers toward consistent successful project delivery.</li><li>Risk and Dependency Management: Embrace uncertainty and use it as a lever for innovation and improvement. Oversee interdependencies, assess risks, identify mitigation strategies and contingency plans, and ensure adaptive responses to changing conditions.</li><li>Governance, Performance Monitoring and Reporting:Establish and enforce portfolio and project governance frameworks. Track and report on portfolio performance. Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess portfolio health.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Encourage and support continuous improvement initiatives within the portfolio. Foster a culture where feedback is valued, and lessons learned applied to enhance portfolio performance.</li></ul>Required Education, Experience and Certifications:<ul><li>Required Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Required: Minimum 10+ years of Project Management experience focused on the development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scaled integrated information solutions platforms.</li><li>Required: Minimum 7+ years of progressive leadership and execution in technology and operations or other similar environment.</li><li>Required: Minimum 7 years experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects in a mixed-methodology environment; experience in large, complex multi-vendor digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Required: Minimum 5 years experience managing intake, prioritization, capacity management in agile and waterfall environments.</li><li>Preferred: 3 years experience in a Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan; familiarity or applicable experience in health insurance technology.</li></ul>Certification:<ul><li>Preferred: PMI Certified</li><li>Preferred: SAFe SPC</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Proficient in managing work using a project management discipline</li><li>Expertise in running agile and waterfall portfolios including intake, prioritization, capacity management</li><li>Expertise in project management, budgeting, technical and operational knowledge necessary to provide expert advisory services to technology and business</li><li>Effective communicator (verbal and written) with ability to maintain a strong executive presence in high level presentations.</li><li>Business relationship management skills</li><li>Ability to gain confidence of Plans and skillfully communicate potentially unpopular messages to customers</li><li>Ability to promote strategic goals and objectives with varied constituencies while gaining consensus across a wide variety of interest areas, on issues with major IT impact</li><li>Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, project management, organizational, and budgeting skills</li></ul>Financial Responsibilities<ul><li>Revenue Responsibility: Yes</li><li>Budget Responsibility: Yes</li><li>People Management: Yes</li></ul>Travel requirements: 11-25%#LI_HYBRID

Managing Director, Portfolio Management

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;125,870.00 - 176,525.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary: The Release Train Engineer partners with leaders from business and technology to manage the Agile Release Train events and processes. Responsible for communicating with stakeholders, escalating impediments, and assisting with issue and risk management. Leads the overall direction of the Agile Release Train in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing individual agile teams. Provides leadership and guidance in promoting established agile processes and methodologies. Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for collaboration within and across teams to support efficiencies and maximizing business value to achieve the goals of the enterprise.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Leads the Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure successful delivery of Business Value.</li><li>Identifies impediments for the Agile Release Train to succeed and works with stakeholders to provide transparency and drive resolution.</li><li>Manages risks, issues and dependencies in conjunction with the Release Manager</li><li>Manages the program board. Reviews proposed changes to the program board and communicates the impacts of those changes to the relevant stakeholders</li><li>Facilitates Scrum of Scrum Meetings</li><li>Provides leadership, direction and coaching to Scrum Masters</li><li>Drives teams to deliver against Program Increment (PI) Objectives</li><li>Coordinates with business stakeholders, development teams, and partners to establish and maintain the pipeline through the Program Increment (PI) planning process.</li><li>Drives feature readiness with business stakeholders to ensure features are ready for PI Planning</li><li>Facilitates the PI Planning meeting and works with the teams to understand and map the upstream/downstream dependencies.</li><li>Manages the creation of the program board in conjunction with the teams during the PI Planning meeting</li><li>Summarizes Team PI Objectives into Program Objectives and publishes to the program</li><li>Manages status of Program Objectives and issues, risks and action items related to the Program Objectives</li><li>Works with Lean Agile Center of Excellence to drive Agile adoption and improvements that will continue to improve the value delivery of the Train.</li><li>Identifies and maintains metrics to identify opportunities for improvement</li></ul>Required Education, Certifications and Experience:Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent work experience in similar work environment.</li></ul> Certifications:<ul><li>SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer certification or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) certification</li><li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM) of SAFe SM</li></ul> Experience:<ul><li>8+ years of experience managing software development projects including 3 years of Agile experience. 1 year experience in the Release Train Engineer (RTE) role.</li><li>Experience in coaching Scrum Masters and Agile team members</li></ul> Skills:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge and expertise in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)</li><li>Experience with Agile Tool such as Rally, Jira• BCBS or health insurance industry background, understanding of health insurance concepts.</li><li>Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills.</li><li>Superior analytical skills to support quality decision making in support of the project or program.</li><li>Demonstrated political and interpersonal savvy</li><li>Manages conflicts by reading situations quickly, identifying potential solutions and gaining cooperation with minimal disruption.</li><li>The ability to establish and maintain high level customer trust and confidence</li><li>Demonstrated development and maintenance of business relationships</li><li>Superior conceptualization skills to quickly grasp and understand business and architectural concepts and frameworks.</li><li>Outstanding organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.</li><li>Ability to work independently, attention to detail and very strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Outstanding communications skills, ability to effectively present concepts and issues for both business and technical audiences.</li></ul> People Management<ul><li>No</li></ul>#LI_HYBRID

Director, Release Train Engineer

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;$160,000.00 - $190,000.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Synergie Medication Collective is looking for an experienced Senior Director of Engineering to lead our engineering, infrastructure, and security functions and support our company’s technology strategy. This role goes beyond traditional infrastructure and security management to include a broader focus on engineering leadership, supporting both infrastructure and product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring engineering expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to work effectively across teams and levels within the organization.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain standards and best practices across engineering, infrastructure, and security, working closely with the Head of Technology.<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day execution of engineering efforts across infrastructure, security, and product development to meet business needs.</li><li>Actively engage in the execution of engineering efforts, providing direct technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to ensure successful outcomes.</li><li>Architect and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions aligned with organizational needs.</li><li>Manage security controls and compliance standards (SOC2) to ensure they are integrated into all aspects of our engineering practices, from design to deployment.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Strong expertise in architecting solutions and hands-on execution within complex, fast-paced environments.</li><li>Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring technical resources.</li><li>Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on engineering, enabling effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with experience leveraging these tools to support business objectives.</li></ul>#LI_REMOTE

Sr Director Engineering - Synergie Medication Collective

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;$150,000.00 - $180,000.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary The Lead Security Engineer supporting the Vulnerability Management domain plays a vital role in safeguarding the organization's technology assets by developing and implementing a comprehensive program to identify, assess, and rectify vulnerabilities in both production and enterprise assets. This role ensures that identified security vulnerabilities are promptly addressed and requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role is crucial in safeguarding systems and pushing the boundaries of vulnerability management. This role brings technical expertise in Vulnerability Management to protect the organization’s information systems and data. This role's proficiency extends beyond technical expertise to include vulnerability management leadership in risk analysis, creating dashboards, visualization, and executive reporting. Additionally, this role needs to understand security controls and regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, HITRUST, and HIPAA.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership in a specific security domain/program and manages multiple projects related to it.</li><li>Cross-functionally partner with key stakeholders and other teams to enhance our overall security posture, align security efforts with business objectives and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Generate roadmaps, drive operational excellence, optimize costs, and enhance security risk visibility.</li><li>Establish frameworks for best practices, define OKRs and KPIs, and deliver reports on relevant metrics and compliance</li><li>Participate in domain related incident response efforts as needed, maintain defined security architecture, and manage domain specific security tools.</li></ul>Required Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>High School Diploma/GED</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.</li><li>Minimum 7 years of information security experience.</li><li>Experience implementing risk remediation prioritization and collaboration with key stakeholders to understand risk drivers and remediation blockers.</li><li>Experience building and maintaining a comprehensive domain specific security program, developing policies and guidelines, collaborate cross-functionally, aggregate results, prioritize data, and facilitate remediation plans where needed.</li><li>Experience monitoring and tracking remediation efforts, staying abreast of emerging threats, and leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of domain specific toolsets.</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent presentation skills that cater to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects successfully, ensuring timely and budget-friendly completion.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence and solve problems effectively.</li><li>Solid understanding of HIPAA/HITRUST requirements, cloud-first security practices, and various security tools and technologies.</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages (preferably Python), API integrations, and process automation (for Vulnerability Management domain)</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience<ul><li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)</li></ul>People ManagementNo#LI-HYBRID

Lead Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;172,036.00 - 241,270.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Description Summary Senior leader to advance BCBSA’s legislative and regulatory policy solutions and market positioning in Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, and Children's Health Insurance Program, impacting the tens of millions of Americans we cover, serve, and support in these programs. This role will be a critical policy voice on the most pressing policy issues, serving as a lead advocate for government programs with lawmakers, regulators, BCBS companies, coalitions, industry partners, and media. Leads the development of consensus positions with member plans and a broad range of advocacy materials. Manages a creative team of dynamic experts to deliver strong results.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Set Strategy – Senior leader to collaboratively drive the strategic policy and positioning on Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, and CHIP to engage, inform, and persuade decision-makers in Congress and the Administration on the most effective solutions. Examples include Medicaid redeterminations, Medicaid managed care, MA rate notice, CMMI demonstrations, and aligning private-sector initiatives with public programs.</li><li>Develop policy – Develop consensus positions among BCBS companies on federal legislation and regulations, from long-term, proactive solutions to real-time, reactive perspectives. Coordinate with senior leaders across member plans, teams and departments to ensure holistic policy alignment and comprehensive solutions, including lobbying, communications, research, marketing, legal, and business teams.</li><li>Resources/research – Lead the development and management of impactful materials and resources that demonstrate our commitment to public programs and advance our policy objectives, including large-scale research, actuarial modeling, cost estimates, case studies, bill summaries, legal opinions, testimony and letters to Congress, the Administration and state officials.</li><li>Advocacy – Leading voice with Administration officials to improve federal rules and regulations affecting Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, and CHIP. Work in close partnership with lobbying team to support congressional education and engagement, including federal lobbying activities on Capitol Hill, as well as with state officials focused on Medicaid solutions.</li><li>Plan Engagement – Senior communicator and key contact with BCBS companies across the country to build strategic alignment and educate on often complex policy issues.</li><li>Professional network - Maintain strong network of contacts to strengthen ongoing relationships to advance policies. Plays a leadership role in working with industry partners and influential third-party stakeholders, including coalitions and campaigns. Serve as liaison with regulatory representatives from other associations in the health sector.</li></ul>Required Education, Certifications and Experience:Education:<ul><li>Bachelors Degree – required; Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Health, Public Administration or related field</li><li>Masters Degree – preferred; Master’s Degree in public policy, health policy or related field</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>8-10 years of working with federal legislation, regulation and government programs</li><li>3-5 years of experience with staff management and development</li><li>Must have extensive experience and exposure to broad-based government programs (Medicare and/or Medicaid/CHIP) and health care insurance issues including the legislative and political process and environment, and an understanding of the factors affecting legislative policy developments.</li><li>Experience developing consensus positions and advocacy strategies for adoption of organization recommendations.</li><li>Experience leading a cross-functional team on policy development, strategy, research and modeling projects to identify complex financial issues and/or advocacy opportunities.</li><li>Experience working with a health plan strongly preferred.</li></ul>#LI_HYBRID

Executive Director, Legislative and Regulatory Policy - Medicare

The hiring range for this role is: &nbsp;$150,000.00 - $210,000.00This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.&nbsp; We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.&nbsp;This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Supports the SVP and Commercial Markets / Enterprise Data Services Leadership team, enabling the team to fulfill their commitments to our internal stakeholders and Plans. This is a highly strategic, collaborative and facilitative role that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as active, behind-the-scenes leadership. As the SVP’s trusted counsel, the role requires a highly- resourceful and organized individual with emotional intelligence, self-motivation, resilience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Serves as a critical resource in the implementation of key strategic, operational and organizational improvements across teams. The leader plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the SVP across CM and EDS Departments. Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the SVP to facilitate efficient decision-making and strategic prioritization. Acts as a point of contact between individual Department leadership, the BCBSA Officer and Senior Leadership teams, and other stakeholders. Provides oversight, guidance and occasional direct leadership to projects of high importance. Responsible for creating and maintaining efficient and streamlined processes for the collection and analysis of required information from CM/EDS stakeholders. As a result of this work, administrative time incurred by the SVP and other CM/EDS leaders and stakeholders is minimized or eliminated. Responsible for oversight of the Commercial Markets and Enterprise Data Solutions budget at the portfolio level, in partnership with the Association finance team. Manages team expenses within approved budget and support the decision making process for reallocation or funds within the CM/EDS portfolio as appropriate. Works with other stakeholders to prepare the annual budget, provide periodic forecasts and monitor variances. Develops and executes an organizational development and engagement strategy that’s aligned to BCBSA and CM/EDS priorities, driving employee engagement across all 4 Departments and all levels through multiple programs and channels. Proactively identifies issues that could impact the successful execution of the SVP’s commitments: This responsibility involves elevating those issues about which the SVP should be aware is among the most challenging aspects of the job and will require the ED CM Administration to focus on the underlying interests of the parties working with the SVP, to creatively alternative means of handling pressing issues. Responsible for successful stakeholder engagement and effective, efficient, timely communications with internal partners and external customers to support strategic and operational priorities. This role requires extensive collaboration skills and ability to negotiate win-win scenarios. Works effectively in a matrixed cross-functional technology and project management environment while maintaining balance between team goals and overall CM/EDS goals. Will be assigned to lead, and work on cross-functional teams, solving our biggest problems through collaborative and driven leadership at all levels across CM/EDS. Why Team BCBSA? Play a critical role in shaping and executing impactful initiatives.&nbsp; Have an opportunity for creativity in addressing complex issues and have an opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, solving challenges together.&nbsp; 401(K) with Company Match-helping you make a good financial decision today and for the future.Primary Job FunctionsPlanning and Budget<ul><li>Establishes Market Solutions strategic planning processes in support of the BCBSA Annual Corporate Goals and budget, as well as multiyear plans. Develops and maintains the Market Solutions budgeting processes, to both ensure transparency to business leaders and implement flexible solutions to changes in business demand.</li><li>Oversees the high-level management of and reporting for the teams’ strategic initiatives across the Market Solutions. Tracks and monitors performance against Market Solutions annual goals, coordinating across the department leadership team and with strategic partners.</li><li>Determines, in partnership with the EPMO, the approach to management of the Market Solutions portfolio, including project intake, prioritization, approval, and capacity/resource assignment.</li><li>Provides independent leadership of special SVP-initiated projects, ranging from critically important strategy decks to confidential or time-sensitive issues.</li></ul>Governance Planning and Oversight<ul><li>Drives Market Solutions governance engagement and planning, facilitating agenda planning and development for BCBSA Board Committees and Subcommittees in a highly collaborative environment, coordinating with business owners and with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Serves as primary liaison with the Governance team.</li><li>Provides strategic guidance and education to Market Solutions team members on briefing and pre-read materials for BCBSA Board, Board Committees, Subcommittees and other critical governance committees through thoughtful engagement, demonstrated business acumen and influence.</li></ul>Organizational Development and Engagement Support<ul><li>Develops and executes the Market Solutions culture activities and team engagement strategy that’s aligned to BCBSA and Market Solutions priorities; driving employee engagement through multiple channels, including team meetings, digital engagement, activities.</li><li>Coordination and support of initiatives, in partnership with the HR business partner, to ensure Market Solutions-wide alignment and compliance with Association personnel policies and approaches. Educates Market Solutions leaders and staff on resource utilization; workforce management, skills matrix, training, onboarding in partnership with the Human Resources business partner</li><li>Supports audit, policy compliance, and legal inquiries on behalf of SVP and Market Solutions organization and manages responses, remediation plans.</li><li>Assists SVP in prepping strategic communications for internal (e.g., monthly newsletter) and external audiences (e.g., National Customer Advisory Council).</li><li>Coordinates internal team events, forums: prepares agendas, presentations, facilities, attendees, budget, etc. and supports creation of all materials and organization of Market Solutions-wide resources to do so.</li></ul>Plan Communications and Relations<ul><li>Guides Plan engagement efforts including stakeholder strategies, Plan education and training on behalf of the Market Solutions department.</li><li>Oversees Market Solutions communication vehicles, including newsletters, BlueWeb content, webinars, meetings, and conferences.</li><li>Serves as a primary liaison on behalf of the SVP and Market Solutions leadership team with conference services for planning and execution of large scale Plan educational sessions and best practice sharing efforts.</li></ul>Education, Experience, and CertificationEducation Required: Bachelors DegreeExperience Required: 10 years' management experience with demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and experience developing and implementing strategies and business plans for achieving business objectives and organizing and managing multiple priorities. Supervisory or management experience in an information technology department.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Management experience</li><li>Extensive collaboration skills and ability to negotiate win-win scenarios. Works effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional technology and project management environment while maintaining balance between team goals and overall Market Solutions goals.</li><li>Knowledge of strategic planning and experience developing and implementing strategies and business plans for achieving business objectives and organizing and managing multiple priorities.</li><li>Professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing key leadership and decisionmakers</li><li>Extensive collaboration and negotiation skills</li><li>Relationship management skills</li><li>Financial acumen</li><li>Project/portfolio management skills</li><li>Organizational development and design skills</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>Relevant technology skills</li><li>Critical thinking skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills for building and fostering key relationships</li><li>Highly skilled in planning and delegating multiple high-impact, large-scale, complex projects.</li><li>Strategic leadership abilities to work across teams, building strong and enthusiastic relationships to achieve desired outcomes.</li></ul> Financial Responsibilities Financial Management: NoBudget Management: YesPeople Management: Yes Yes#LI-Hybrid

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