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Job Summary

This role is located in Chicago, IL and focused on building the foundation for strategic thinking and transformational leadership.

This role will participate in a Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space which spans over 12-months and is designed to advance skills in strategic planning, communication, and leadership.

The health care payer space is a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry, and a key focus of national discussions on the future of health care. In this role you will gain hands-on experience supporting high profile strategic projects that are tackling key business priorities across multiple lines of business and functional areas, including Value Based Care (VBC), Pharmacy, Network Business Solutions (NBS) and Individual and Family Markets (IFM).

What does the Leadership Development Program Entail?

+ **Exposure to Senior Leadership**

+ Professional development through executive mentorship.

+ Opportunities to interact with and present projects to senior level executives.

+ Formal and informal networking across multiple functional areas.

+ Exposure to various lines of business including VBC, NBS and IFM.

+ Opportunity to create innovative approaches to healthcare challenges.

+ Ability to improve skills in strategic planning and analysis, communication, and leadership.

+ Project work throughout a highly matrixed organization.

+ Ability to experience operations of multiple lines of business throughout the organization.

+ Exposure to a large and diverse organization.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Currently pursuing an MHA, MHSA, MPH, MS-HSM, MBA or similar Master’s Degree with an interest in healthcare management and strategic planning and 1 year of experience in strategic planning, market research, product development or network management in health care industry.

+ Graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026

+ Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

+ Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. **_(currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles)_**

+ Project management skills; strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

+ Experience interacting with personnel of multiple departments and at various levels in the organization.

+ Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends.

+ Experience with analytics and information synthesis.

+ Verbal and written communications skills including interpersonal communication skills to work across departments, build relationships and garner information from various sources.

+ PC proficiency to include MS Office products.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Health Insurance or Healthcare industry experience or strong interest.

What Does the New Grad Program Entail?

+ Formal New Employee Orientation to build business and industry acumen.

+ Challenging real-world hands-on projects.

+ Quarterly networking opportunities & professional development workshops among peers and company leaders.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$54,800.00 - $121,100.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.

Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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