Job Description Summary
The Sr Consultant Market Intelligence is responsible for leading small to mid-size projects as well as key work streams of larger projects to meet the needs of internal and external clients on key strategic initiatives. Through design, direction and execution of primary and secondary research, data collection and analysis, interviews, industry expertise, literature reviews, team interaction, integration of analyses, generating meaningful insights, development of deliverables and project management, the senior consultant is responsible for answering key business questions related to Blues business and future strategic direction. Facilitate and lead plan interviews in support of the development of strategic market insights.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Scope, develop, and lead project assessments; work collaboratively with leadership and with project staff through design, market research/analysis, insight distillation, and deliverable development across all deliverables.
- Lead Executive interviews (primary research) through detailed note taking and distillation of notes into relevant findings for projects.
- Lead development and execution of qualitative and quantitative analytic frameworks to aid with developing market and competitive insights on business strategy, success capabilities, as well as forecasting market sizes, financial projections, ROIs, and/or other market trends that are relevant for projects.
- Present project insights to leadership with confidence, conviction and poise. Demonstrate strong communication skills.
Required Education, Certifications and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in related discipline
- A minimum of 5 years related business experience; market intelligence and/or strategy consulting experience
- Familiarity with health insurance industry, knowledge of industry market segments (e.g., National Accounts, Small Group & Individual, Medicare, and Medicaid).
- Familiarity with value-based care concepts and programs, including evolution in the marketplace;
- Experienced in project management and demonstrated experience in preparing work plans leading small to mid-sized projects, as well as portions of larger projects
- Experienced in leading qualitative and quantitative assessments, as well as associated project teams
- Experienced in utilizing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in the development, distribution, and presentation of strategic market insights to a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to identify information gaps and implications, provide direction/support on data accuracy and use and ensure effective reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a bias toward action and a sense of urgency
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong detail and process management orientation
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects and teams
- Demonstrated ability to make presentations to internal and external executive audiences
- Strong relationship building and influence skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a bias toward action and a sense of urgency
- Strong project management skills
- Strong record of academic and professional achievement
Preferred Education, Certifications and Experience
- Masters Degree
- knowledge of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans a plus
People Management - No
