Strategic Planning Manager (contract)

Job ID: JP00046317 Anticipated Start Date: February 9, 2026 Responsible for overseeing corporate planning processes. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: • Ensures that business and other staff unit plans are aligned and focused in corporate objectives. • Works with VP to ensure that appropriate analysis research and support are provided to various units within the company to produce a Board approved operational and strategic plan. • Develops and collects environmental issues and analysis. Requirements: • Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Job Type: Contract Additional Details: • Work Hours Monday - Friday (8am-5pm) Central Standard Time • Primarily work from home; will be expected to come onsite for onboarding, training, or as otherwise required by Managers Preferred Critical Skills: • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences. • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (PPT, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, email, ext.) • Excellent multi-tasking skills Other • Experience supporting an Executive leader, standing in at virtual meetings and writing correspondence as needed • Deep relationships across the Elevance Health Ecosystem as it relates to the health plan business • Proven experience in strategic planning, business change management, and executive support. • Strong program and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities. • Proficiency in managing budgets, financial decisions, and staffing plans. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. About BCForward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. Pay Rate Range 31.05 - 67.58 USD hourly Additional Notes Compensation is discussed with BCForward, the employer, upon a job offer. The pay offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. Benefits Information BC Forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. 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. This does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Apply tot his job