Competitive Intelligence Consultant

Company :

HM Health Solutions

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job carries out efforts to gather information on competitors, national and regional markets, and industry/regulatory trends affecting the business. The incumbent researches and taps into different sources of information and then analyzes the data and trends. The incumbent works with other members of the organization who regularly communicate with the market to develop intelligence. The incumbent may also be asked to participate in certain strategic initiatives based on relevance and strategic planning need.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and synthesize information gathered, including financial performance of key competitors, market moves of key competitors, general changes in overall market performance, important trends for the market.

• Possess expert understanding of the key sources of internal, public, and market information, and establish and maintain the continuous process/pattern for gathering information.

• Produce communications, including use of visualization, to leadership and other key business users in the organization to feed day-to-day operations and key strategic initiatives.

• Author and deliver research reports, webinars, and newsletters.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend resources needed to upgrade overall competitive intelligence.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives as deemed relevant or necessary as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field of study, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 - 7 years with Business Intelligence

• 1 - 3 years in Consulting

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years in the Health Insurance Industry

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Competitive Intelligence Certification

SKILLS

• Analysis of business problems/needs

• Analytical and Logical Reasoning/Thinking

• Business Consulting

• Written & Oral Presentation Skills

• Competitive Environment

• Competitive Analysis

• Critical Thinking

• Research

• Influence and Persuasion

• Strategic Thinking

Languages (other than English)

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$67,500.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$124,800.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Req ID: J232035