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Department/Specialty: Administration
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Responsible for the ongoing development, management and progression of the Market Strategy in alignment with the Ascension National Strategy. Develops a clear understanding of internal dynamics and levers while focusing on external demands, opportunities and relationships positioning for growth. Drives the organization to understand gaps and move to building strategic partnerships and/or internal capabilities. Develops and shepherds the processes to determine the need to grow and compete through buying, building or partnering.
Leads the strategy, business development, service line function for the organization. Responsible for overall growth for the market. Accountable for optimizing and/or growing the market’s footprint and identifying and driving new business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives that position Ascension to accomplish its strategic aspiration and annual strategic and operational goals and realize its Mission and Vision. Ensures coordination and alignment with Ascension on the overall market strategy.
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Leads the development and implementation of the overall strategy and strategic plan, working in partnership with the Market and/or business unit leadership, boards, and Ascension leadership team.
- Leads the strategic aspects of the annual planning process, including accountability for identifying high priority strategic opportunities, risks, key capital projects and potential acquisitions and partnerships.
- Responsible for the identification, development, growth strategies, and targets for Ascension and leads Ascension’s business development function as well as Regional Growth Councils in close partnership with the Ministry Market or Business Unit Executive.
- Leads the process of developing the building blocks of the strategic plan, including the projected financial impact of each component.
- Co-leads the development of the three-year capital plan with the Chief Financial Officer and ensures alignment with Ascension strategy.
- Co-leads the development of service line strategic plans and clinical programs with the Market CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Partners with the Clinical Integration Network (CIN)/ACO to lead the market population health strategy and alignment including the identification of high priority gaps/opportunities.
- Leads the development of the overall ambulatory strategy, including the services to be offered and the partnerships that will be required, and ensures alignment with sponsors.
- Leads the provider development plan process to identify Ascension’s provider needs and which specialities/practices/provider-types should be pursued and optimized to implement the market Clinical Programs in collaboration with the MME and Senior Leadership Team.
- Champions Ascension’s transition to value-based care and population health and ensures alignment to Ascension’s strategy; partners with Finance and Ascension CIN/ACO leaders to pursue payer and employer opportunities.
- Spearheads efforts to identify and develop merger or acquisition targets, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic partnership opportunities.
- Ensures the Master Facilities Plan process is conducted in a manner that aligns with the Ascension strategic plan.
- Supports the development of national strategies and business development opportunities as requested by Ascension.
- Educates Ascension leaders and Board of Directors on critical external trends, disruptions and innovations by facilitating dialogue among key stakeholders.
- Leads implementation in collaborative partnership with other executives including but not limited to COO, CFO, CCO, MME and ensures full delivery of projected results.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Ascension’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus and is guided by our Catholic Ministry. Ascension is committed to servant leadership as an essential enabler of our Integrated Ministry and provides opportunities for leaders to grow. These behaviors are enabled by trust between and among community members. These servant leadership capacities are demonstrated in our values of God Honoring, Justice, Compassion, Integrity, and Dignity.
- A strong commitment to the mission of Ascension and a personal and professional presence to provide leadership on behalf of Ascension Health and AdventHealth and the Strategy; a values driven, authentic leadership style which is guided in thinking, and in acting, by a sensitivity to the Mission and core Values of Ascension.
- Highly strategic: demonstrated track record in assessing complex, competitive markets and in developing related growth initiatives in partnership with physicians, payers, and/or other providers.
- Ability to set the strategic vision, with an understanding of the future direction of healthcare and the ability to motivate and engage others in a common vision.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively influence gaining broad stakeholder support when developing, implementing, and promoting strategies, initiatives, projects and new ventures in a shared leadership environment.
- A systems-oriented thinker with the ability to analyze complex relationships and situations, think outside the box, act, and promote entrepreneurial and innovative approaches at the system level and across the Ministry Market.
- A history of seeking out and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in order to accomplish a common goal.
- Superb communication, facilitation, negotiation, and listening skills, accompanied by the ability to know how and when to influence, persuade, direct, challenge, and relinquish control.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.
- Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience
- 10 years of experience required.
- 15 years of experience is preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Location: Austin, TX
Department/Specialty: Administration
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Responsible for the ongoing development, management and progression of the Market Strategy in alignment with the Ascension National Strategy. Develops a clear understanding of internal dynamics and levers while focusing on external demands, opportunities and relationships positioning for growth. Drives the organization to understand gaps and move to building strategic partnerships and/or internal capabilities. Develops and shepherds the processes to determine the need to grow and compete through buying, building or partnering.
Leads the strategy, business development, service line function for the organization. Responsible for overall growth for the market. Accountable for optimizing and/or growing the market’s footprint and identifying and driving new business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives that position Ascension to accomplish its strategic aspiration and annual strategic and operational goals and realize its Mission and Vision. Ensures coordination and alignment with Ascension on the overall market strategy.
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Leads the development and implementation of the overall strategy and strategic plan, working in partnership with the Market and/or business unit leadership, boards, and Ascension leadership team.
- Leads the strategic aspects of the annual planning process, including accountability for identifying high priority strategic opportunities, risks, key capital projects and potential acquisitions and partnerships.
- Responsible for the identification, development, growth strategies, and targets for Ascension and leads Ascension’s business development function as well as Regional Growth Councils in close partnership with the Ministry Market or Business Unit Executive.
- Leads the process of developing the building blocks of the strategic plan, including the projected financial impact of each component.
- Co-leads the development of the three-year capital plan with the Chief Financial Officer and ensures alignment with Ascension strategy.
- Co-leads the development of service line strategic plans and clinical programs with the Market CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Partners with the Clinical Integration Network (CIN)/ACO to lead the market population health strategy and alignment including the identification of high priority gaps/opportunities.
- Leads the development of the overall ambulatory strategy, including the services to be offered and the partnerships that will be required, and ensures alignment with sponsors.
- Leads the provider development plan process to identify Ascension’s provider needs and which specialities/practices/provider-types should be pursued and optimized to implement the market Clinical Programs in collaboration with the MME and Senior Leadership Team.
- Champions Ascension’s transition to value-based care and population health and ensures alignment to Ascension’s strategy; partners with Finance and Ascension CIN/ACO leaders to pursue payer and employer opportunities.
- Spearheads efforts to identify and develop merger or acquisition targets, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic partnership opportunities.
- Ensures the Master Facilities Plan process is conducted in a manner that aligns with the Ascension strategic plan.
- Supports the development of national strategies and business development opportunities as requested by Ascension.
- Educates Ascension leaders and Board of Directors on critical external trends, disruptions and innovations by facilitating dialogue among key stakeholders.
- Leads implementation in collaborative partnership with other executives including but not limited to COO, CFO, CCO, MME and ensures full delivery of projected results.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Ascension’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus and is guided by our Catholic Ministry. Ascension is committed to servant leadership as an essential enabler of our Integrated Ministry and provides opportunities for leaders to grow. These behaviors are enabled by trust between and among community members. These servant leadership capacities are demonstrated in our values of God Honoring, Justice, Compassion, Integrity, and Dignity.
- A strong commitment to the mission of Ascension and a personal and professional presence to provide leadership on behalf of Ascension Health and AdventHealth and the Strategy; a values driven, authentic leadership style which is guided in thinking, and in acting, by a sensitivity to the Mission and core Values of Ascension.
- Highly strategic: demonstrated track record in assessing complex, competitive markets and in developing related growth initiatives in partnership with physicians, payers, and/or other providers.
- Ability to set the strategic vision, with an understanding of the future direction of healthcare and the ability to motivate and engage others in a common vision.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively influence gaining broad stakeholder support when developing, implementing, and promoting strategies, initiatives, projects and new ventures in a shared leadership environment.
- A systems-oriented thinker with the ability to analyze complex relationships and situations, think outside the box, act, and promote entrepreneurial and innovative approaches at the system level and across the Ministry Market.
- A history of seeking out and developing collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in order to accomplish a common goal.
- Superb communication, facilitation, negotiation, and listening skills, accompanied by the ability to know how and when to influence, persuade, direct, challenge, and relinquish control.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.
- Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience
- 10 years of experience required.
- 15 years of experience is preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Chief Strategy Officer Jobs
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
CSO roles require a directly related bachelor's degree to meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard. A general business degree works, but an MBA or economics degree tied explicitly to strategy in your offer letter strengthens the case considerably.
Target companies with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. CSO roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, removing the single biggest timing risk in your job search.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
CSO sponsorship history isn't obvious from a job posting. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing records for senior strategy roles, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored this level before, not guessing.
Benchmark your compensation against LCA wage levels
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level III or IV wages for your metropolitan area before accepting an offer, so you can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Anticipate the specialty occupation RFE for executive roles
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence on CSO petitions, arguing the role doesn't require a specific degree. Ask your employer to document the analytic and finance responsibilities that make the degree requirement concrete, not just strategic leadership duties.
Align your start date with H-1B cap timing
If your offer is at a cap-subject employer, employment can't begin before October 1 of the fiscal year for which you're selected. Negotiate your start date and any equity vesting schedule with this hard constraint factored in from the offer stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Strategy Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, economics, finance, or strategy. Roles that accept any degree in any field generally don't meet the specialty occupation standard, so the job description and offer letter need to specify the degree requirement clearly. USCIS scrutinizes executive-level petitions more than mid-level ones, so documentation quality matters.
What degree background do most sponsored CSO candidates have?
Most sponsored CSO candidates hold an MBA, a master's in economics or finance, or an advanced degree in a field directly tied to the company's core business. USCIS looks for a logical connection between the degree field and the actual duties of the role. A candidate with a background in a loosely related discipline may need to show that the specific degree is a normal and standard requirement for the position in that industry.
How can I find employers that actually sponsor Chief Strategy Officer roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA sponsorship history for senior strategy positions, so you can identify which employers have filed for roles at this level and in which locations. That's more reliable than relying on a job posting that mentions visa sponsorship without any track record behind it.
Is the H-1B lottery a major obstacle for CSO candidates?
It's a timing obstacle, not a qualification obstacle. H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers are subject to the annual cap and a lottery system whose selection rules have changed recently. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers including nonprofits, research institutions, and universities aren't subject to the cap at all. Some CSO candidates also qualify for O-1A visas based on extraordinary ability, which has no cap or lottery.
Can a Chief Strategy Officer transition to a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes, most commonly through the EB-2 category, which requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability. The employer typically initiates PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. CSOs with national or international recognition in their field may also qualify for EB-1C, which skips PERM and can move faster, particularly for multinational executives transferring between affiliated entities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Chief Strategy Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.