Strategic Portfolio Analyst

Job DescriptionThe Pharmacy Innovation and Engineering group is responsible for ensuring that the processes and systems that support day-to-day prescription fulfillment are well designed and effective at supporting the operational and clinical objectives of our retail pharmacy business. In support of that mission, the Strategic Portfolio Analyst is responsible for the administration of a portfolio of EBIT-driving innovation initiatives, while improving the quality of our services, and the lives of the customers and colleagues we serve.The primary objective of this role will be to partner cross-functionally with senior leaders in Pharmacy Operations, Product Development, Patient Safety, and other stakeholders to define and build a strategic multi-year portfolio (Pharmacy Operating Model innovations [RxOM], Pharmacy Layout & Design, Central Fill) roadmap focused on identifying and assessing opportunities that advance CVS Health's purpose of helping people on their path to better health. This leader will have direct responsibility for managing IT investment, capital, and expense dollars across the Retail Operations business unit, and will be responsible for the delivery of several in-flight initiatives led by the Retail Operations team and "Blue Chip" (or high visibility) initiatives across the portfolio. This position provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with leadership and various teams throughout the organization while gaining exposure to the numerous strategies that are being pursued to grow and improve business throughout the enterprise. 1. Build a systematic framework for evaluating and prioritizing future projects and initiatives across the Retail Store Operations (Pharmacy Ops, Store Ops, Payer Relations, RxOM) portfolio (e.g. store layout innovation, customer service, store colleague engagement, etc.) leveraging both internal data and external market research - 30%2. Management and ongoing monitoring of the Retail Store Operations portfolio - including budgeting, analysis, resources and expense management, reporting of realized or projected value at the project/program level, and weighing against overall department KPIs & goals - 30%3. Support internal programs by serving as a liaison between members of cross-functional business teams, IT, PMO, Finance, and senior leadership throughout the annual planning and project development cycle - 15%4. Modeling - Build, maintain, and continually recalibrate models that will help identify projects based on trends, market climate, and strategic vision to drive significant EBIT value to the business. - 15%5. Reporting - Develop and maintain monthly capital expense reporting and executive dashboards across the layout and design portfolio (i.e. expansions, internal mods, remodels, etc.) including explanation and in-depth understanding of actual spend vs. forecast 6. Craft materials for management and executive committees, including RLT - 10%Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience within financial strategy, analytics or other similar capacity Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint proficiency Demonstrates a deep understanding of the retail pharmacy business and healthcare marketplace Applies a Growth Mindset: Seeks information and perspective and shares knowledge of the business to enable self and others to see risks and opportunities more clearly; feels accountable to get to the right information and answers for CVS Health; respectfully pushes boundaries and creates tensions to produce enterprise results Strong interpersonal skills and communication skillCOVID RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementCVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.Preferred Qualifications Collaboration and relationship building skills Proven ability to solve problems quickly and strategically Ability to deliver results both directly and through indirect influence Strong knowledge of analytics systems and toolsEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceBusiness OverviewBring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-04-04