Division Advisor (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE

The Division Advisor serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the divisional Senior Vice President, operating as a direct extension of the executive leader and the CDIO / IT Senior Leadership Team. This role provides comprehensive support across executive and Board engagement, strategy and priority management, annual planning and budgeting, vendor oversight, culture and communications, and complex program coordination within a technologydriven healthcare environment.

The position is accountable for managing daytoday divisional operations while driving strategic planning, execution discipline, and performance transparency. This includes maintaining divisional priorities, enabling executivelevel decision making, coordinating crossenterprise initiatives, overseeing vendor and consulting engagements, managing financial performance, and leading special initiatives at the request of executive leadership. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical and operational topics into clear, compelling, ELT and Boardready narratives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Analysis, Advisory, and Problem Solving

• Research, analyze, and synthesize complex business, technology, and healthcare data in response to CDIO, Senior Leadership Team, and executive leadership requests. Operate as a trusted advisor, providing perspective on strategy, priorities, tradeoffs, and execution risks. Proactively identify issues, define problems, develop options, and recommend actions to support informed decisionmaking. Deliverables include concise executive briefings, datadriven insights, and performance reporting aligned to the divisions strategic and operational plans, including tracking and analysis of key performance indicators.

Operational Excellence

• Conduct endtoend process analysis within the division to improve operational effectiveness, scalability, and execution predictability. Ensure strong communication, sequencing, and readiness across interdependent teams. Track divisional compliance with enterprise initiatives maintaining oversight, delivery, and distribution of reports and materials.

Executive Communications and BoardReady Storytelling

• Develop highimpact divisional communications, policies, and procedures for internal and external audiences. Coordinate and produce executivelevel reporting, dashboards, and presentations that are ELT and Boardready, translating complex technology, financial, and operational information into clear, concise, and outcomefocused narratives. Prepare materials for executive and Board meetings by synthesizing background materials, historical context, risks, and recommendations; provide succinct verbal briefings to the Executive Vice President and CIO to support effective executive engagement.

Budget, Expense, and Vendor Management

• Coordinate with finance on the development, analytical review, and ongoing management of the divisional administrative expense budget, including annual planning, monthly variance analysis, forecasting, and cost optimization. Provide support and oversight of acquisition and vendor management activities, including the purchasing and governance of outside consulting, managed services, and technology partners. Track financial performance, vendor deliverables, and realized value against plan, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment to strategic priorities.

Relationship Management, CrossEnterprise Coordination, and Vendor Oversight

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships across the division, IT organization, and enterprise partners. Demonstrate deep understanding of the divisions technology strategy, healthcare business context, and company strategic direction. Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for corporate, technology, and divisional consulting and vendor engagements, ensuring alignment with leadership intent, effective execution, and clear communication across stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 2 years experience in business, healthcare environment, health insurance payor environment. 2 years related project management experience in a large scale, cross functional, multi-system environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience and/or demonstrated exposure to executivelevel support.
• Demonstrated experience in budget and expense management, vendor oversight, and strategic planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proven ability to operate as an advisor to executive leaders on strategy, priorities, and execution.
• Strong understanding of technology and healthcare operating environments.
• Experience overseeing and managing vendor and consulting partner relationships.
• Advanced analytical, problemsolving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional PowerPoint skills specifically with content curation for executive-level communications and storytelling, including ELT and Boardlevel presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Planner, Co-Pilot).
• Ability to mentor, influence, and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple highpriority demands and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and the ability to effectively engage with demanding or complex internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Salary Range: 94,320 - 187,330

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Chief Digital Information Office

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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