Associate Director, Strategic Planning
About the position For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you reside in the state of California, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. Responsibilities • Support the development and execution of short- and long-term strategic plans for Optum CA's provider network and business units • Manage development of annual Leadership Playbook, Scorecards, and Regional Goals for the Senior Leadership Team • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to inform business decisions • Partner with leadership to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements • Work with shared services teams to manage Service Level Assessments report-outs, DOAs and overall management processes to oversee performance • Analyze key performance metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives and recommend improvements • Develop financial models, reports, and dashboards to track business performance • Present data-driven insights to senior leadership to guide decision-making • Work closely with operational, clinical, and finance teams to align strategic initiatives with business objectives • Facilitate strategic planning meetings and cross-functional workgroups • Manage key projects from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate goals • Identify and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness • Support change management efforts related to new strategic initiatives • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies Requirements • 5+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, management consulting, or a related role within healthcare • Experience in value-based care, provider network strategy, or healthcare operations • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in financial modeling and business analytics • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment • Must be based in CA • Ability to travel 20% Nice-to-haves • Prior experience working in a Big 5 consulting firm (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Accenture), particularly in healthcare strategy or operations • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels • Knowledge of California healthcare regulations and payer-provider dynamics Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job