Chief operating officer Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Job Summary

The Chief of Staff assists a senior executive with day-to-day activities, including assigned special projects. Works closely with the senior executive’s team responsible for completing C-suite-level projects and initiatives; creates presentations and materials, and prepares and analyzes data to support these initiatives. This is a high intensity position that requires a strong analytics knowledge, technical writing skills, project management experience and leadership skills. Monitors and drives progress for multiple large TriWest initiatives, working closely with ePMO, program managers, project managers and business leaders to proactively address systemic concerns and completes initiatives. Drafts white papers based on data analysis and research. Utilizes consulting and facilitation approaches for collaboration with business and project owners and other stakeholders.

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
• 5+ years’ experience managing complex initiatives that includes leadership roles in driving results
• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis, strategic planning, and / or consulting
• Extensive experience with MS Office products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project and other reporting and statistical tools
• Experience in process and program improvement and business planning
• Experience in managing multiple business initiatives simultaneously
• Experience preparing presentation and reports

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Key Responsibilities

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

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