NC Health Affiliates LLC DBA Blue Cross NC is hiring a Senior Strategic Advisor, Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, evaluate and work to implement healthcare redesign, provider reimbursement and partnership strategies to meet Blue Cross NC’s growth objectives, as well as manage healthcare costs while improving outcomes and the healthcare experience for our members.
• Support and manage development efforts related to the enhancement and maintenance of our current products and market offer components.
• Collaborate and execute critical activities such as strategic planning, complex financial/qualitative analysis and thought leadership at a departmental and enterprise level.
• Present information such as strategic concepts, planning data, medical expense/reimbursement rates, provider performance metrics and impact assessments to both internal and external audiences at all levels, including senior-level leadership.
• Organize, optimize and communicate progress towards the completion of overall work portfolio.
• Collaborate with and support other departments across the enterprise on both common initiatives and unique ventures, acting as a subject matter expert for healthcare delivery transformation and/or healthcare reimbursement and strategy.
• Identify, analyze and monitor industry, regulatory, technology and market-based trends that affect divisional operations, provider reimbursement, medical expense strategy and overall payer-provider dynamics.
• Utilize expertise to identify operational improvements with new analysis/reporting capabilities, project management techniques and/or consulting/engagement approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience working within value‑based care models, including ACOs, bundled payments, shared‑savings arrangements, and quality‑based incentive programs.
• Strong understanding of cost‑of‑care drivers, care coordination workflows, and performance metrics used in value‑based programs (e.g., HEDIS, Stars, CMS quality measures).
• Ability to translate clinical, financial, and operational data into insights that drive improved quality outcomes and reduction in total cost of care.
• Experience partnering with providers, clinical teams, payers, or operational stakeholders to improve performance in value‑based contracts.
• Familiarity with population health tools, risk stratification models, and patient engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of supporting initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, close care gaps, and optimize incentive achievement.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and evolving industry standards related to value‑based care arrangements.

Benefits

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution