Early Careers New Grad – Leadership Development Program

Health Care Service Corporation

. Participate in a 12-month Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $63,300 - $114,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills, strategic planning knowledge, and effective communication abilities within the health care payer space. Capable of developing innovative solutions to health care challenges while engaging with senior-level executives.

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Project Management SkillsStrategic Planning TechniquesVerbal Communication SkillsHealth Care Industry ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalyticsInformation SynthesisHealth Care Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Value Based CarePharmacyNetwork StrategyIndividual and Family MarketsHealth Insurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 12-month Leadership Development Program in the health care payer space
Support strategic projects across multiple business and functional areas
Work on projects related to Value Based Care, Pharmacy, Network Strategy, Individual and Family Markets and enterprise priorities, depending on placement
Develop strategic thinking, communication, leadership and project management capabilities
Interact with and present projects to senior-level executives
Participate in executive mentorship and networking across functional areas
Develop innovative approaches to health care challenges
Perform strategic planning, analysis, communication and leadership work
Complete project work within a highly matrixed organization
Participate in HCSC’s enterprise New Grad experience during the first year
Complete formal orientation and enterprise development activities
Connect with peers and company leaders across HCSC
Perform meaningful role-specific work during the 12-month program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing an MHA, MHSA, MPH, MS-HSM, MBA or similar master’s degree with an interest in health care management and strategic planning
Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Must not require OPT or CPT; work visa sponsorship is not offered
Project management skills, including organization, prioritization and problem-solving
Experience interacting with personnel across departments and organizational levels
Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
Experience with analytics and information synthesis
Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office products
Preferred: health insurance or health care industry experience or a strong interest in the industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other incentives
Annual incentive bonus plan
Professional development through executive mentorship
Formal and informal networking opportunities
Exposure to senior leadership
Formal New Employee Orientation
Six-month enterprise development experience
Professional development focused on communication, relationship building, workplace challenges, critical thinking and career growth