Strategy Execution/Advancement Principal

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

Come join our IT Strategy team! We design and activate strategies to address healthcare opportunities and challenges with technology-enabled solutions. As a Principal in our team, you'll enable Humana leaders as they leverage modern technology to deliver health care and insurance for patients and members. Our team operates at the evolving and mission-driven intersection of strategy, technology, and healthcare. This role offers you the chance to help lead and grow as we transform the technology of healthcare.

Primary responsibilities

• Create a clear strategy for IT, and harmonize that IT strategy with enterprise and business strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Deliver executive-level presentations that frame data-based challenges, opportunities, and the strategic roadmaps to deliver outcomes

• Activate IT strategies by engaging business and tech leaders, handing off execution to operational teams, and driving follow-ups when appropriate

• Coach direct team members in our IT Strategy team and indirect team members through our many enterprise partnerships

• Inspire others to embrace and advance IT's strategy through occasional teaching and coaching sessions that help Humana associates understand and enable IT strategy

• Familiarize yourself with emerging ideas and technologies, including disruptive ones

Use your skills to make an impact

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Progressive experience in a top management consulting firm

• 5-10 years of corporate, business, and/or tech strategy experience working with executives, senior leaders, and subject-matter experts

• Passionate about continuously improving consumer and stakeholder experiences

• Skilled in strategy tools like presentations, documents, and data spreadsheets

• Readiness to work mostly East Coast hours

Preferred qualifications

• Technology and/or digital transformation experience

• Health insurance, provider, and/or integrated health care experience

• Experience working with/in large organizations

• Business analytics and/or financial experience

• Master's or other post-secondary degree

Additional information

Qualified candidates are required to currently live in, or be willing to move to, a commutable distance for a hybrid (~3 days in-office) work arrangement

Location options are currently:

• Washington, D.C. metropolitan area?

• Louisville, KY metropolitan area?

• Denver, CO metropolitan area?

• Dallas, TX metropolitan area?

• Ft. Lauderdale, FL metropolitan area

SSN Alert Statement

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$138,900 - $191,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 03-12-2026

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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