Associate Implementation Consultant

Associate Consultant With Corporate Planning And Strategic Services

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Position Purpose:

As an Associate Consultant with Corporate Planning and Strategic Services (CPSS), you will lead and support initiatives that span multiple business areas from conception to execution. You will partner with senior leaders across the organization to drive success by helping them anticipate needs, overcome challenges, and advance opportunities.

Location:

This role is primarily onsite, located in Columbia, South Carolina, with an expectation of 3–4 days per week in the office with some remote flexibility based on business needs.

What You'll Do:

1. Improvement and Innovation: Use a consultative mindset to frame AI initiatives around business outcomes, including efficiency, quality, risk reduction, customer/member experience, or cost containment.
2. Business Change Implementation: Drive progress and resolve implementation issues through effective stakeholder collaboration; negotiate and manage deadlines based on the requirements of the business.
3. Effective Communication: Ability to utilize effective visual communication and storytelling techniques to influence and convey critical business insights.
4. Influencing and Collaboration: Proven capabilities to proactively partner with individuals/teams to win support and champion ideas from ideation to execution, as well as display qualities of a leader, that engage, inspire, align, and move people to act
5. Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of key cross-functional business processes within a specific business unit to provide business managers with critical data to make key tactical decisions.
6. Manage assigned tasks in projects and works with customers to negotiate and manage deadlines based on the requirements of the business.
7. Identify, research, evaluates, and quantify all aspects of a business solution or opportunity. Consult with corporation's managers from front line supervisors up to vice presidents engaged in the design, development, communication, and implementation of said business solutions or opportunities.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Bachelor's

• Associates degree plus 2 years job-related work experience.

• OR 4 total years of job-related work experience.

• PAHM certification within 1 year of hire.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• 1+ years of Change Management, Process Improvement, and/or Implementation experience.

• Some exposure to partnering and engaging with business leaders to influence key business decisions.

• Some experience working within the Healthcare or Health Insurance industries in the payor or provider segments.

• Some background working with pharmacy or clinical leaders to help drive value on key initiatives.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.