Mid Level Strategy and Operations Analyst Jobs
Mid level strategy and operations analyst jobs go to analysts ready to own projects end to end, synthesize cross-functional data into decisions, and guide junior teammates without close oversight. Hiring runs across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 40% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Amazon, TikTok, and Flexport competing for analysts at this level now.
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Company :
Highmark Inc.Job Description :
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.
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.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Company :
Highmark Inc.Job Description :
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.
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.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Mid Level Strategy and Operations Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level strategy and operations analyst job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the analysis, shaped the recommendation, and saw it implemented. Applications that show cross-functional collaboration, comfort with ambiguous problems, and measurable operational impact stand out. Tailor your resume to the specific business context of each employer, whether that is growth-stage, enterprise, or public sector, and demonstrate that you can work with limited oversight.
Which companies hire mid level strategy and operations analysts?
Companies hiring mid level strategy and operations analysts right now include Amazon, TikTok, and Flexport, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations scaling their operations teams, running structured strategy functions, or building out internal consulting capabilities.
Are there remote mid level strategy and operations analyst jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by industry and employer type. About 40% of mid level strategy and operations analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible work across corporate strategy and operations functions. On-site roles are more common in sectors with hands-on operational components, such as logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing.
How do I move up to a mid level strategy and operations analyst role?
The path into mid level typically runs through consistent delivery on analytical projects, growing comfort with ambiguity, and demonstrating that you can take a problem from framing through recommendation without being directed at every step. Building depth in a methodology, such as process improvement, financial modeling, or competitive analysis, and accumulating examples of measurable impact on business outcomes signals readiness to take on broader scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level strategy and operations analysts?
Mid Level strategy and operations analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they run complex, data-intensive operations where mid level analysts can own defined workstreams and contribute directly to strategic planning cycles.