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Support leadership of Highmark, or its affiliates with a range of strategy activities essential to Highmark's membership and margin goals. Strategy Analysts provide analytical/strategic-thinking and leadership support that enables project teams to: 1) isolate business issues; 2) help design and execute analytics for studying business issues (market research, scenario planning, forecasting, market share, profitability, etc.); 3) develop technical content (competitive intelligence, market trend analysis); 4) support development of formal recommendations to senior levels of Highmark leadership; 5) help create document components (go-to-market or operational strategies, etc.) that inform critical strategic issues and decisions.
This role supports the Medicaid line of business within the population health analytics team. This role is looking for someone who has a clinical or population health healthcare knowledge.
This is a hybrid based role in Pittsburgh, PA - T, W, Th onsite.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with business/ market owners to identify key business issues, articulate problem, apply right analytical framework, develop solution and recommendations, represent findings to stakeholders and own the outcome
- Under the guidance of Strategy Consultants and Leadership, participate in / lead small to medium sized strategy projects/ work streams with the help of internal or external strategy consulting resources
- Serve as subject matter expert (resource) to staff and stakeholders on membership, growth and operational strategy issues
- Provide periodic informal work guidance/direction to other team members; Provide performance input and recommendations to management for development/ training plans. May have supervisory responsibilities on a project basis
- Apply a broad knowledge of concepts and principles to develop analytical frameworks, approach and methodology best practices to analyze complex strategy issues, often applying ingenuity and originality to develop unique solutions
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Life Sciences or other related degree
Substitutions
- Six years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Business, Health, Economics or other related degree
Experience
Required
- 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience in strategy / management consulting firms or internal strategy groups of healthcare and related companies
Preferred
- Experience in Health Insurance operations and technology
- Experience in operational improvement
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in strategic thinking, plus working knowledge of other related fields
- Strong PC application Skills (MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel)
- Knowledge of healthcare industry trends and challenges
Language (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
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
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.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
JOB SUMMARY
Support leadership of Highmark, or its affiliates with a range of strategy activities essential to Highmark's membership and margin goals. Strategy Analysts provide analytical/strategic-thinking and leadership support that enables project teams to: 1) isolate business issues; 2) help design and execute analytics for studying business issues (market research, scenario planning, forecasting, market share, profitability, etc.); 3) develop technical content (competitive intelligence, market trend analysis); 4) support development of formal recommendations to senior levels of Highmark leadership; 5) help create document components (go-to-market or operational strategies, etc.) that inform critical strategic issues and decisions.
This role supports the Medicaid line of business within the population health analytics team. This role is looking for someone who has a clinical or population health healthcare knowledge.
This is a hybrid based role in Pittsburgh, PA - T, W, Th onsite.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with business/ market owners to identify key business issues, articulate problem, apply right analytical framework, develop solution and recommendations, represent findings to stakeholders and own the outcome
- Under the guidance of Strategy Consultants and Leadership, participate in / lead small to medium sized strategy projects/ work streams with the help of internal or external strategy consulting resources
- Serve as subject matter expert (resource) to staff and stakeholders on membership, growth and operational strategy issues
- Provide periodic informal work guidance/direction to other team members; Provide performance input and recommendations to management for development/ training plans. May have supervisory responsibilities on a project basis
- Apply a broad knowledge of concepts and principles to develop analytical frameworks, approach and methodology best practices to analyze complex strategy issues, often applying ingenuity and originality to develop unique solutions
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Life Sciences or other related degree
Substitutions
- Six years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Business, Health, Economics or other related degree
Experience
Required
- 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience in strategy / management consulting firms or internal strategy groups of healthcare and related companies
Preferred
- Experience in Health Insurance operations and technology
- Experience in operational improvement
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in strategic thinking, plus working knowledge of other related fields
- Strong PC application Skills (MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel)
- Knowledge of healthcare industry trends and challenges
Language (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
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
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.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Strategy Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC classification. Pull the O*NET profile for Strategy Analyst positions and confirm your transcript aligns with the listed education requirements before applying.
Verify the LCA wage tier before negotiating
Your offer salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code and location so you know which wage tier applies before salary discussions begin.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Strategy Analysts at nonprofits, research institutions, or university-affiliated consulting units may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings. Ask recruiters directly whether the entity holds cap-exempt status, since these roles bypass the annual lottery entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by H-1B filing history
Filter Strategy Analyst openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have actively sponsored the role before, not just those with general sponsorship policies that may exclude your position.
Request the I-129 filing timeline in writing
Ask your hiring contact to confirm whether the employer files by the April 1 cap registration deadline and whether premium processing is included. Strategy Analyst roles with October 1 start dates require the petition submitted well before that window.
Document consulting deliverables as specialty occupation evidence
If your role involves external clients or cross-functional projects, keep records of frameworks, deliverables, and degree-specific methodology you applied. USCIS may issue an RFE for consulting-adjacent analyst roles, and this documentation directly supports the specialty occupation requirement.
H-1B Visa Strategy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business, economics, finance, or management. The employer must demonstrate that the degree requirement is standard for the role. Generic analyst titles that accept any bachelor's degree can draw RFEs, so the job description wording matters.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Strategy Analyst roles?
Consulting firms, financial services companies, technology companies, and large corporations with dedicated strategy functions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate lets you filter Strategy Analyst openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have actually sponsored the position before.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer for a Strategy Analyst role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129, but you don't need to wait for approval before your start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Strategy Analyst role shifts to a different function?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role expands into a different SOC classification or your worksite changes to a new metro area, your employer needs to file an amendment and potentially a new LCA. Informal title changes alone don't always trigger this, but substantive duty shifts do.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Strategy Analyst?
Strategy Analyst roles are subject to the standard H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS conducts a randomized lottery each March for the following fiscal year. Holding a U.S. master's degree enters you in both pools, improving your selection odds compared to the general cap alone.