TN Visa Strategy Director Jobs
Strategy Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making this one of the more accessible paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals moving into senior U.S. strategy positions. You'll need a degree in business, economics, or a related field plus documentation proving the consulting and advisory nature of your work.
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We are seeking a highly tactical and data-fluent Strategy Consultant to drive change within our Utilization Management and Medical Policy operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between clinical decision-making and operational finance. You are a "doer" who can take a defined strategic goal, determine the tactical steps to achieve it, and get your hands dirty building the data models to prove it out. You will operate with a high degree of self-sufficiency, manipulating standardized healthcare data assets to build business cases, track administrative costs, and project future performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Financial & Operational Models: Build and implement robust data models to evaluate medical policy and utilization management strategies, quantify financial and operational impacts, and measure actual performance against expected outcomes.
- In the First 90 Days: Lead the development of a foundational model accounting for cost savings and administrative costs at a procedure-code level for our prior authorization list, including trend analysis and future projections.
- Perform Hands-On Data Manipulation: Extract and transform data from centralized IT/data offerings to create a fit-for-purpose data layer conducive to analyses.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data engineering teams to secure necessary data assets, and translate those technical assets into actionable insights for clinical and operational stakeholders.
- Execute Tactical Strategy: Work within leadership's strategic boundaries to independently define and execute the day-to-day tactical steps required to achieve high-level goals.
This is a remote based role, however we would like someone close to Pittsburgh, PA
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with business/market owners to identify key business issues, apply right analytical framework, develop solution and recommendations, represent findings to stakeholders and own the outcome.
- Manage major strategy projects with the help of internal or external strategy consulting resources.
- Serve as subject matter expert to Strategic Operations staff and stakeholders on membership, growth and operational strategy issues.
- Provide periodic informal work guidance/direction to junior team members; Provide performance input and recommendations to management for development/training plans. May have supervisory responsibilities on a project basis.
- Develop analytical frameworks, approach and methodology best practices to analyze strategy issues.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Masters Degree in Business, Healthcare, Economics or related degree
- 2 years of post-grad experience with strategy/management consulting firms (such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Booz & Company, Accenture (strategy Practice) or Deloitte (Strategy practice)) or internal strategy groups of healthcare companies (such as Aetna, United Health Group, WellPoint, GE)
- 6 years of related experience in Business or Healthcare
Substitution
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant progressive strategic experience in lieu of Master's degree
Preferred
- Experience: 3–5+ years in healthcare strategy, healthcare economics, clinical analytics, or a related consulting role focused on tactical execution.
- Technical Data Skills: Highly proficient in data manipulation and modeling (e.g., advanced SQL, Python/R, or complex Power BI/Tableau builds). Note: We are not looking for a data architect, but rather a strategist who is technically self-sufficient.
- Healthcare Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of healthcare financial and operational datasets (claims, procedure codes, cost-of-care).
- Clinical Context: Working knowledge of Utilization Management, Medical Policy, and clinical terminologies (EHR, ICD-10, interoperability standards).
- Translation & Communication: Proven ability to collaborate with highly technical data teams and present compelling, data-backed operational changes to clinical leaders.
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
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Remote
Teaches/trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Never
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
Never
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.
Pay Range Minimum:
$108,600.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$180,600.00
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.
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
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JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly tactical and data-fluent Strategy Consultant to drive change within our Utilization Management and Medical Policy operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between clinical decision-making and operational finance. You are a "doer" who can take a defined strategic goal, determine the tactical steps to achieve it, and get your hands dirty building the data models to prove it out. You will operate with a high degree of self-sufficiency, manipulating standardized healthcare data assets to build business cases, track administrative costs, and project future performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Financial & Operational Models: Build and implement robust data models to evaluate medical policy and utilization management strategies, quantify financial and operational impacts, and measure actual performance against expected outcomes.
- In the First 90 Days: Lead the development of a foundational model accounting for cost savings and administrative costs at a procedure-code level for our prior authorization list, including trend analysis and future projections.
- Perform Hands-On Data Manipulation: Extract and transform data from centralized IT/data offerings to create a fit-for-purpose data layer conducive to analyses.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data engineering teams to secure necessary data assets, and translate those technical assets into actionable insights for clinical and operational stakeholders.
- Execute Tactical Strategy: Work within leadership's strategic boundaries to independently define and execute the day-to-day tactical steps required to achieve high-level goals.
This is a remote based role, however we would like someone close to Pittsburgh, PA
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with business/market owners to identify key business issues, apply right analytical framework, develop solution and recommendations, represent findings to stakeholders and own the outcome.
- Manage major strategy projects with the help of internal or external strategy consulting resources.
- Serve as subject matter expert to Strategic Operations staff and stakeholders on membership, growth and operational strategy issues.
- Provide periodic informal work guidance/direction to junior team members; Provide performance input and recommendations to management for development/training plans. May have supervisory responsibilities on a project basis.
- Develop analytical frameworks, approach and methodology best practices to analyze strategy issues.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Masters Degree in Business, Healthcare, Economics or related degree
- 2 years of post-grad experience with strategy/management consulting firms (such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Booz & Company, Accenture (strategy Practice) or Deloitte (Strategy practice)) or internal strategy groups of healthcare companies (such as Aetna, United Health Group, WellPoint, GE)
- 6 years of related experience in Business or Healthcare
Substitution
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant progressive strategic experience in lieu of Master's degree
Preferred
- Experience: 3–5+ years in healthcare strategy, healthcare economics, clinical analytics, or a related consulting role focused on tactical execution.
- Technical Data Skills: Highly proficient in data manipulation and modeling (e.g., advanced SQL, Python/R, or complex Power BI/Tableau builds). Note: We are not looking for a data architect, but rather a strategist who is technically self-sufficient.
- Healthcare Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of healthcare financial and operational datasets (claims, procedure codes, cost-of-care).
- Clinical Context: Working knowledge of Utilization Management, Medical Policy, and clinical terminologies (EHR, ICD-10, interoperability standards).
- Translation & Communication: Proven ability to collaborate with highly technical data teams and present compelling, data-backed operational changes to clinical leaders.
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
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Remote
Teaches/trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Never
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
Never
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.
Pay Range Minimum:
$108,600.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$180,600.00
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.
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 TN Visa Sponsorship in Strategy Director
Frame your credentials around consulting outputs
TN visa Management Consultant classification hinges on advisory work, not operational management. Prepare a portfolio of strategy deliverables, such as market analyses, restructuring recommendations, or growth roadmaps, that document you advise organizations rather than simply run them.
Target companies with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Strategy Director roles at firms with in-house legal or HR immigration teams move faster through TN sponsorship. Look for employers who list relocation assistance or work authorization support in job postings, which signals familiarity with USMCA-based filings.
Clarify the consulting distinction before accepting an offer
Many Strategy Director roles blend implementation and advisory duties. Before signing, confirm with your prospective employer that your offer letter and job description emphasize strategic analysis and recommendations, since USCIS adjudicators scrutinize operational-sounding titles under TN.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Strategy Director openings at companies with recent visa filings. This narrows your target list to employers already experienced with work visa sponsorship, reducing the time you spend educating recruiters on the TN application process.
Prepare a support letter that maps duties to the USMCA definition
Your employer's support letter is the most scrutinized document in a TN filing for management consulting roles. Ask your employer to enumerate each duty and tie it explicitly to client-facing advisory work, avoiding language like 'oversees operations' or 'manages department budgets.'
Understand Mexican nationals face a 5,500 annual TN cap
Canadian applicants enter TN status at the port of entry with no quota, but Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual allocation and must apply through a U.S. consulate. File early in the fiscal year and have your I-129 petition and documentation complete before your consulate appointment.
Strategy Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Director role qualify for TN visa status?
Strategy Director positions can qualify under the TN Management Consultant category if the role centers on providing strategic analysis and recommendations to an organization rather than directly managing its operations. The job description and employer support letter must clearly establish an advisory function. Titles that mix strategy with operational oversight sometimes require additional documentation to satisfy USCIS adjudicators at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Strategy Director roles?
TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Strategy Directors than H-1B visa. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and TN status can be granted at the port of entry the same day for Canadians. H-1B requires an April lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a six-month wait before employment begins. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is the more direct path.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead specifying your job title, a description of duties framed around advisory and consulting activities, the expected duration of employment, and confirmation of your professional qualifications. Canadian applicants present this letter at the port of entry alongside your degree credential. Mexican nationals also require an approved I-129 petition filed by the employer before the consulate appointment.
Where can I find Strategy Director jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. Searching there surfaces Strategy Director openings at employers who already understand USMCA-based filings, which saves you the friction of explaining TN eligibility to recruiters unfamiliar with the process. Targeting employers with established immigration support significantly reduces time-to-offer.
Can I switch from TN to a green card while working as a Strategy Director?
TN status is classified as nonimmigrant and technically requires nonimmigrant intent, but pursuing a green card while on TN is not automatically disqualifying. Many Strategy Directors transition through an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-1C petition. The process typically runs through PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 immigrant petition, and you can maintain TN status and renew it while your green card case is pending, as long as your employer continues sponsoring your TN.