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Strategy & Program Development Director - Carelon Services External Growth

Location: Alternate locations may be considered. This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our PulsePoint locations.

The Strategy & Program Development Director is responsible for coordinating the relationship of a business unit with internal partners to ensure growth and compliance.

How you will make an impact:

• Monitors related enterprise initiatives and advises senior management relative to compliance and performance.

• Research new ventures/initiatives in support of external growth and prospective revenue expansion opportunities.

• Assists in creating growth strategies and annual plans.

• Assist in creating and managing annual budget for external growth org

• Travels to worksite and other locations, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience including 5 years of leadership experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experience:

• MBA preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in the products and services of the respective industry strongly preferred.

• Experience in helping develop strategic and annual plans aligned with growth and compliance objectives, with proven ability to partner with leadership to define strategies and translate them into actionable tactics and priorities preferred.

• Skilled in driving cross-organizational projects, supporting business plan and strategy development, with responsibility for planning and project activities preferred.

• Competent in collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead annual sales incentive design initiatives, with expertise in leading compensation issues and policy development preferred.

• Experience in partnering with teams to lead sales incentive design initiatives, with ongoing leadership in compensation and policy development, ability to lead compensation initiatives including sales incentive plan design, and proficiency in analyzing program impacts and recommending actions to leadership preferred.

• Experience in designing processes and systems to support business needs, ensuring function integration, and conducting cost/benefit analyses to support business changes preferred.

• Experience in improving intake processes for project prioritization, identifying issues and scope changes, and leading best practices preferred.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; outstanding leadership in effective communication; excellent organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and projects; and proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments and drive change preferred.

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis and presentations; proficiency in SharePoint for document management; strong understanding of Salesforce.com preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $139,944 to $239,904

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois; Maryland; Minnesota; New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits 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.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.