Humana

Insurance Strategy Lead

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Health Insurance, Managed CareIndustries

Insurance Strategy Lead

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Humana, a Fortune 50 healthcare company, is seeking an experienced Insurance Strategy Lead to join its dynamic Insurance Segment Strategy team. This team is instrumental in shaping the future of Humana's Medicare and Medicaid businesses, which are significant contributors to the company's revenue and earnings. The role offers a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to work closely with senior leaders on complex strategic challenges and opportunities, influencing enterprise-wide strategic priorities and Board-level discussions.

About Humana

Humana is a publicly traded, Fortune 50 healthcare company with a rich history of innovation. Evolving from skilled nursing and hospitals, Humana is now one of the largest health benefits providers in the US. The Insurance Segment, providing Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other health plans, is at the core of this evolution. Through the integration of insurance with care delivery via CenterWell, Humana aims to improve healthcare access, coordination, and affordability for its members.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large, high-impact workstreams within the Insurance Segment Strategy team's project portfolio, from problem structuring to analysis and recommendations.
  • Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and internal performance data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Develop clear, data-driven recommendations and communicate findings effectively to senior leaders.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to translate strategy into execution.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Support the annual strategic planning process and ongoing business reviews.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Deconstruct complex business challenges and develop sound, data-driven recommendations.
  • Synthesize strategic choices into cohesive, actionable plans that drive growth and profitability while improving member health.
  • Shape implementation considerations and work with business owners to ensure successful execution and meaningful business impact.

Recent Example Projects

  • Development of a 5-year growth strategy for Humana's Insurance business.
  • Developing a refreshed membership acquisition strategy.
  • Identifying key go-to-market priorities.
  • Assessing the performance of strategic initiatives and business areas.
  • Evolving key facets of the Medicare Advantage growth strategy.
  • Identifying improvement opportunities for a key business function.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 2+ years of full-time work experience with a leading management consulting firm and/or strategy consulting related experience outside of a consulting firm.
  • 2-3+ years of additional full-time work experience in a role requiring core strategy consulting skills/capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop structured insights from complex data.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.

Application Instructions

Please refer to the original job posting for specific application instructions.

Skills

Strategy Consulting
Healthcare Strategy
Data Analysis
Business Challenge Deconstruction
Research
Strategic Recommendations
Leadership Engagement

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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