Chief Strategy Officer

The hiring range for this role is:  

This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

 

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a senior executive responsible for shaping and advancing the Association’s long-term strategic agenda in service of the Blue Cross Blue Shield System and its independent member Plans. Operating at the intersection of strategy, federation leadership, and healthcare transformation, the CSO partners closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board of Directors, Plan leadership, and plan strategy leaders to define enterprise and System priorities, anticipate industry disruption, and translate strategic vision into measurable impact.

The CSO serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, providing rigorous insight on market dynamics, competitive forces, and innovation trends. The role requires a sophisticated understanding of the unique federated model of BCBSA, balancing national leadership and brand stewardship with Plan autonomy and market-specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Vision

• Lead the development, articulation, and evolution of BCBSA’s multi-year enterprise strategy, ensuring alignment with the Association’s mission, brand promise, and the strategic priorities of member Plans.

• Translate long-term vision into actionable strategic roadmaps, enterprise initiatives, and clear success metrics.

• Continuously assess the external healthcare landscape—including payer competition, provider dynamics, technology innovation, policy shifts, and consumer expectations—to inform strategic direction.

Stakeholder Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Partner with the CEO to engage the Board of Directors and Plan leadership on strategic priorities, trade-offs, and opportunities for Systemwide value creation and competitive positioning.

• Facilitate alignment across independent Plans by identifying areas where collective action, shared capabilities, or national coordination can accelerate impact.

• Build and lead the enterprise-wide strategic planning process, ensuring broad stakeholder engagement and alignment with organizational mission and goals.

• Drive the development of multi-year strategic plans, translating vision into actionable objectives, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.

• Establish and manage governance structures, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure disciplined execution and accountability throughout the planning cycle.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the strategic planning function, empowering teams to adapt to emerging trends and challenges.

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