Lead Director, Strategic Programs

May 27, 2026

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.**Position Summary** The Lead Director of Operations for Aetna Better Health of Illinois will oversee core strategic initiatives for the plan including management and execution of state programs/implementations, cost savings initiatives, state presentations and cross-functional strategic initiatives . Key responsibilities include strategic program management, tracking and reporting, executive report and presentation development, completing state deliverables, facilitation of large workgroups, and overall project management. This role involves developing executive reporting and PowerPoint presentations, as well as delivering presentations to state officials. **Required Qualifications** -Experience in Healthcare Insurance- Proven experience in strategic initiative management and oversight- Expertise in managing and vetting cost-saving initiatives - Proficiency in vetting program partners and managing their performance- Ability to manage and complete state deliverables efficiently - Strong skills in developing executive reports and PowerPoint presentations - Excellent verbal communication skills- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint **Preferred Qualifications** -Experience working within a Medicaid health plan - General Medicaid experience - Consulting experience in healthcare **Education** Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years minimum work experience in health insurancePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on <a href="https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benefits Moments</a>. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/31/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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