Anticipated End Date:
2026-07-07Position Title:
Business Development Specialist Sr.Job Description:
Business Development Specialist Sr.
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
The JAA Business Development Specialist Sr. will be responsible for managing external partner relationships among the Third-Party Administrators (TPA) and Self-Administered joint administered arrangement (JAA) payors. This position will be responsible developing new business areas which complement existing offerings.
How you will make an impact:
- Develops business plans and formulate strategies for both new and existing businesses.
- Monitors and analyzes product lines to help determine optimal strategy.
- Provides research, analysis and recommendations on the external environment as part of the development of strategic plans for the business unit.
- Analyzes major competitor strategies.
- Identifies and monitors changing patterns of competition and recommends response.
- Acquires and maintains data/information on market, industry, economic, consumer and competitive conditions and trends pertaining to health insurance/managed care and related services.
- May lead or coordinate the activities of lower level staff performing related functions.
- Supports operational excellence, BCBSA compliance, and inventory performance among a portfolio of JAA partners including onboarding, new client implementation support, claims support along the 837/835 file interoperability and failures, inquiry resolution, and other ad hoc needs by the payors
- Work extensively across internal Anthem operational teams spanning benefits, implementation, claims, InterPlan, CarelonRx, Information Technology (IT) to ensure JAA payor partnership runs smoothly
- Regular connection points with JAA Payors through daily email correspondence and weekly check-in meetings for ongoing support, issue resolution, and relationship management.
- Continuous problem-solving to investigate and project manage issues to solution stemming from Payor challenges/incorrect procedures or internal Anthem failure points.
- Regularly leverage data & analytics to identify opportunities for improvement, creating reports for JAA payors as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 2 years of business development experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Knowledge and experience within Joint Administered Arrangement (JAA), especially with JAA claims (837/835 formats), implementation and/or customer service with third-party administrators.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and well organized to support external partner relationship management.
- High proficiency with data & analytics, reporting generation and synthesis.
- EST/CST candidates preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $70,080 to $115,632.
Location(s): Illinois, Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level:
Non-Management ExemptWorkshift:
Job Family:
BUS > Business Dev/GrowthPlease be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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