Health Care Service Corporation
Early Careers New Grad - Leadership Development Program
Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Early Careers New Grad - Leadership Development Program
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Early Careers New Grad - Leadership Development Program
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Health Care Service Corporation
At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose‑driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This role is located in Chicago, IL and focuses on building the foundation for strategic thinking and transformational leadership. It participates in a 12‑month Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space designed to advance skills in strategic planning, communication, and leadership. The health care payer space is a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry, and a key focus of national discussions on the future of health care. In this role you will gain hands‑on experience supporting high‑profile strategic projects that tackle key business priorities across multiple lines of business and functional areas, including Value Based Care (VBC), Pharmacy, Network Business Solutions (NBS) and Individual and Family Markets (IFM).
Program Entailment
Exposure to Senior Leadership
Professional development through executive mentorship
Opportunities to interact with and present projects to senior level executives
Formal and informal networking across multiple functional areas
Exposure to various lines of business including VBC, NBS and IFM
Opportunity to create innovative approaches to healthcare challenges
Ability to improve skills in strategic planning and analysis, communication, and leadership
Project work throughout a highly matrixed organization
Ability to experience operations of multiple lines of business throughout the organization
Exposure to a large and diverse organization
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing an MHA, MHSA, MPH, MS‑HSM, MBA or similar Master’s Degree with an interest in healthcare management and strategic planning and 1 year of experience in strategic planning, market research, product development or network management in the health care industry
Graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles)
Project management skills; strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
Experience interacting with personnel of multiple departments and at various levels in the organization
Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
Experience with analytics and information synthesis
Verbal and written communications skills including interpersonal communication skills to work across departments, build relationships and garner information from various sources
PC proficiency to include MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications
Health Insurance or Healthcare industry experience or strong interest
New Grad Program Entailment
Formal New Employee Orientation to build business and industry acumen
Challenging real‑world hands‑on projects
Quarterly networking opportunities & professional development workshops among peers and company leaders
Compensation Compensation: $54,800.00 - $121,100.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
Employment Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards
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Early Careers New Grad - Leadership Development Program
role at
Health Care Service Corporation
At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose‑driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This role is located in Chicago, IL and focuses on building the foundation for strategic thinking and transformational leadership. It participates in a 12‑month Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space designed to advance skills in strategic planning, communication, and leadership. The health care payer space is a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry, and a key focus of national discussions on the future of health care. In this role you will gain hands‑on experience supporting high‑profile strategic projects that tackle key business priorities across multiple lines of business and functional areas, including Value Based Care (VBC), Pharmacy, Network Business Solutions (NBS) and Individual and Family Markets (IFM).
Program Entailment
Exposure to Senior Leadership
Professional development through executive mentorship
Opportunities to interact with and present projects to senior level executives
Formal and informal networking across multiple functional areas
Exposure to various lines of business including VBC, NBS and IFM
Opportunity to create innovative approaches to healthcare challenges
Ability to improve skills in strategic planning and analysis, communication, and leadership
Project work throughout a highly matrixed organization
Ability to experience operations of multiple lines of business throughout the organization
Exposure to a large and diverse organization
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing an MHA, MHSA, MPH, MS‑HSM, MBA or similar Master’s Degree with an interest in healthcare management and strategic planning and 1 year of experience in strategic planning, market research, product development or network management in the health care industry
Graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles)
Project management skills; strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
Experience interacting with personnel of multiple departments and at various levels in the organization
Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
Experience with analytics and information synthesis
Verbal and written communications skills including interpersonal communication skills to work across departments, build relationships and garner information from various sources
PC proficiency to include MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications
Health Insurance or Healthcare industry experience or strong interest
New Grad Program Entailment
Formal New Employee Orientation to build business and industry acumen
Challenging real‑world hands‑on projects
Quarterly networking opportunities & professional development workshops among peers and company leaders
Compensation Compensation: $54,800.00 - $121,100.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
Employment Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards
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