Military Advisor to Pres & CEO (Finance)

Job Summary

The Military Advisor provides input to the President and CEO based on their significant service background and attends as well as represents the President and CEO on occasion as necessary in internal and external meetings, and communicating with internal and external parties where desired. Assists with day-to-day activities, including assigned special projects. This is a high intensity position that requires a strong knowledge of the population served by the company, communication skills, and leadership capability.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• Significant military service background, including time in combat
• Knowledge of the DoD and VA health systems
• Strong communication skills
• Strong writing and editing and skills
• Strong leadership capability

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field

Key Responsibilities

• Based on their significant military service background attends as well as represents the President and CEO on occasion as necessary in internal and external meetings, and communicating with internal and external parties where desired.
• Works directly for the President and CEO on projects and activities as requested.
• Accompanies the senior executive to high level meetings.
• Facilitates communication, coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the President and CEO.
• Anticipates issues and opportunities and advises senior executive accordingly.
• Develops and maintains necessary tracking matrices and deliverables.
• Maintains knowledge of contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles: listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Creativity / Innovation: Has the ability to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; view change as necessary.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Proactive in approach to work. Critical thinker with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes. Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicates clearly, and draws sound conclusions.

High Intensity Environment: Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with multiple activities occurring simultaneously, while maintaining focus, and control of workflow.

Leadership: Successfully manage different styles of employees. Provide clear direction and effective coaching.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Technical Skills: Proficient in current trends in health care management with emphasis in customer service, network management, utilization and financial trends; collaboration skills to work with TriWest management team across multiple locations; networking skills with all levels, including subcontractors.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Works non-regular hours as required, including weekends
• Works within a standard office environment, with moderate travel based on business needs

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.