Principal Strategist - Corporate Strategy Research and Development; Hybrid

Principal Strategist - Corporate Strategy Research and Development (Hybrid)

Join to apply for the Principal Strategist - Corporate Strategy Research and Development (Hybrid) role at American Family Insurance. You will develop the organization’s strategic plans, conduct environmental scans, and lead new business concept development to build a competitive advantage and optimize customer value.

Work Location:

Madison, WI 53783. Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 10 days per month in office. Candidates should reside within approximately 50 miles of the office.

Position Compensation Range: $ – $

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology;
Industries:
Insurance

• Develop strategy and supporting research on market trends.
• Lead integration of strategy at the brand level, identifying initiatives and maintaining focus.
• Partner with key leadership to create and recommend enterprise‑wide strategy based on external industry and economic trends.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• Manage large, multi‑divisional and cross‑entity projects and ensure effective communication.
• Ensure periodic reviews of achievements and performance against strategic plans.

• Prior experience with corporate strategy; exposure to AI and managing complex projects preferred.
• Experience providing customer‑driven solutions, support, or service.
• Experience developing business strategy in collaboration with executive and senior management.
• Experience evaluating business trends and developing new business programs and strategies.
• Experience presenting complex concepts to senior leadership and influencing decision‑makers.
• Experience solving business problems through leadership of cross‑functional teams.
• Offer contingent on background checks and signing a non‑disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Position does not consider visa sponsorship; sponsorship restricted to specialty occupations.

• Up to 10%.

• Work involves sitting and standing.

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits, a competitive 401(k) contribution, pension plan, annual incentive, 9 paid holidays, and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full‑time employees). Additional benefits include a student loan repayment program and paid‑family leave. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

American Family Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding non‑discrimination, non‑harassment, and equal opportunity. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with law. We are committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process, essential job functions, and other employment benefits can be requested by email to