Dental Network Strategy & Delivery Lead

Do you enjoy solving complex business problems through data, analytics, and strategic thinking? Are you energized by collaborating across functions to influence business decisions and drive measurable results? Guardian is seeking a Network Strategy & Delivery Consultant to join the Dental Network Strategy & Strategic Partnerships team within Group Benefits Product & Digital., * Develop and execute strategies that support the growth, retention, and profitability of Guardian’s dental provider network using data analytics, market research, and business insights.

• Partner with stakeholders across Network Management, Product, Claims, Service, Finance, Actuarial, and other business functions to evaluate opportunities, build consensus, and implement strategic initiatives.
• Lead strategic projects from analysis through implementation, utilizing project management and change management principles to drive results.
• Develop and enhance executive reporting and performance dashboards, delivering insights that support business decision-making and network performance management.
• Create strategic presentations and recommendations for senior leadership, translating complex analyses into clear and actionable business outcomes.

Reporting Relationships

As our Network Strategy & Delivery Consultant, you will report to the Head of Dental Network Strategy & Strategic Partnerships.

• A strategic thinker who enjoys transforming complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• A highly analytical problem solver who can identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and influence decision-making through facts and insights.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.
• A collaborative partner who works effectively across business functions and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• An effective communicator who can create compelling executive presentations and present recommendations to senior leadership., * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, analytics, network management, or a related business function.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives and driving projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Group Benefits, Dental, Medical Insurance, or broader Healthcare industry experience.
• Experience partnering with Finance and Actuarial teams.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth, profitability, or operational improvement.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making through data analysis and strategic insights.

$103,450.00 - $169,960.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

In this role, you will help shape the future of Guardian’s dental provider network by leveraging data-driven insights to develop and execute growth, retention, and profitability strategies. You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, lead strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, and influence decisions that impact one of Guardian’s most important strategic assets., As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools”) to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.

Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.