Analyst, Strategy & Partnerships

Position Summary:

CAQH is a national alliance of health plans and providers dedicated to simplifying healthcare business processes through data and technology-driven solutions. By partnering closely with health plan members, CAQH is transforming the exchange of information across the healthcare industry, driving greater efficiency in transactions. As a market leader in provider data management and patient coverage solutions, CAQH is now looking to expand its impact and reach.

The Analyst, Strategy & Partnerships will play a key role in shaping CAQH's future by leveraging market insights, data analysis, and strategic frameworks to identify growth opportunities and inform key business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, early-career professional who is eager to take on complex challenges, build influential networks, and drive meaningful change within a dynamic and rapidly evolving organization.

The ideal candidate will be a strong critical thinker, skilled at combining data-driven insights with business strategy. This individual will have experience evaluating and executing business strategies and new opportunities, collaborating with both internal and external partners to drive results. A background in corporate strategy, innovation, corporate development, or consulting is highly desirable.

This is a full-time, exempt position and reports to the Sr. Director of Strategy and Partnerships of CAQH.

Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 annually.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisory: Works cross-functionally to define business goals and develop data-driven strategies. Provides actionable insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making, business optimization, and the pursuit of new opportunities. Guides the team through execution risks and challenges.
• Opportunity Assessment: Engages with teams across CAQH to collaboratively identify and evaluate new opportunities for innovation and growth. Develops recommendations for leadership, considering market potential, dynamics, and risks.
• Strategic Analysis and Research: Translates business questions into analytical hypotheses, data requirements, and reporting needs. Manages qualitative and quantitative research, using best-in-class frameworks for primary and secondary studies. Monitors market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive forces. Synthesizes research, performance, and market data to develop actionable strategies and recommendations.
• Vendor Management: Builds and maintains a portfolio of vendors to support strategic research needs.
• Partner Evaluation: Identifies, evaluates, and builds relationships with potential strategic partners, conducting thorough due diligence to assess partner fit.
• Project Management: Manages strategy projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. 
• Reporting & Presentations: Prepares clear, actionable reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing key findings and recommendations. 
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Skills: 

• Analytical Mindset: Possesses strong critical thinking skills with the ability to break down complex problems and assess risks. Analyzes problems from multiple angles and weighs potential outcomes to make informed decisions.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Has a natural inclination to explore, ask questions, and seek deeper understanding. Thinks outside the box, using trial-and-error or iterative approaches to find answers.
• Detail-Oriented Yet Big-Picture Focused: Pays close attention to details while maintaining an understanding of the broader context. Capable of managing tactical elements while keeping larger, overarching goals in mind.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Navigates uncertain or shifting environments with confidence. Thrives where others may feel uncertain and views challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. Proactively advances initiatives despite incomplete information.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information for different audiences and collaborate across departments.

Experience:

• 2 or more years in corporate strategy, innovation, corporate development, consulting roles, or related work 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

WHO WE ARE

Named one Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work,” CAQH has helped nearly 1,000 health plans, 2+ million providers, government entities and vendors connect, exchange information and operate more efficiently. CAQH technology-enabled solutions and its Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) bring the healthcare industry together to make sharing business information more automated, predictable, and consistent. CAQH Insights researches opportunities to reduce the burden of manual processes in healthcare administration.  

WHAT YOU GET

CAQH recognizes that its most important asset is its growing team of smart, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and passionate professionals – and that a comprehensive employee benefits package is an important factor for them in choosing where to work. CAQH offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.

At CAQH, we are proud of our active commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our DEI committee works diligently to foster an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace diverse perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovative technology solutions while making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities.

CAQH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, place of residence, or any other characteristic protected by law. CAQH will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Applicants have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are interested in applying for employment with CAQH and need an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact CAQH Human Resources at 202-517-0436.

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