Manager, Core Systems Configuration
Manager, Core Systems Configuration
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$ 131900 - 224200
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Job Description
Workforce Classification:
HybridJoin Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve Peoples Lives
Our purpose to improve customers lives by making healthcare work better is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
To better serve our customers we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth collaborative innovation and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted retained and thrives. As a testament to these efforts Premera has been recognized on the 2025 Americas Dream Employers list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Americas Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being Forbes ranked Premera among Americas Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time.
Learn how Premera supports our members customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: the Manager of Core Systems Configuration you will be responsible for growing the maturity of your team and ensuring alignment with ITs mission and Premeras vision to make healthcare work better. This pivotal role involves overseeing the setup maintenance and optimization of our core systems particularly the FACETS platform to ensure seamless operations and exceptional customer experiences.
This is a hybrid role located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace WA.
What youll do:
As a People Manager provide coaching mentoring and feedback to team members. Lead and guide a team of configuration analysts set priorities delegate tasks and ensure resources are available.
Facilitate development and training to grow employees to enhance their skills and career goals. Conduct performance reviews and address performance issues.
Maintain understanding of TriZetto Facets functionality care management platform JIVA and various other systems.
Ensure the accurate and timely implementation of critical information such as provider data benefits pricing and claims processing rules.
Align configuration strategies with Premeras mission and vision to ensure teams deliver value that meets strategic goals and complies with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Lead and manage projects related to configuration implementation enhancements and upgrades; guide the implementation of new features modules and integrations.
Partner with leadership to develop OKRs business cases and configuration strategies; communicate expectations with success measures for teams and partners.
Promote cross-functional team collaboration and manage incident management.
Develop a strong collaborative working partnership with business partners IT Product Management Engineering Managers Architecture and technology teams.
What youll bring:
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
(5) years of people management experience. May also consider internal candidates who have successfully demonstrated strong leadership skills if they possess less than (5) years of people management experience.
(3) years of experience in configuration or IT system development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FACETS system and its various modules.
Experience working in or leading an IT delivery team.
Experience managing complex projects.
Experience working in a large-scale enterprise environment with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Understanding of healthcare payer operations claims processing and benefit administration.
Knowledge of best practices for configuration of benefits pricing and provider information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle SQL) and query languages (e.g. PL/SQL).
Proven ability to manage projects meet deadlines and manage resources.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Skilled in prioritizing and managing trade-offs to align resources with strategic goals.
Excellent at managing stakeholders to promote alignment across various teams and departments.
Ability to lead and motivate teams.
Ability to collaborate with various partners across different departments.
Physical Requirements
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
This role requires the ability to use a keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support resources and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks theyre a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical financial emotional and community benefits including:
Medical vision and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs including a 401K employer match and believe it or not a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents including counseling services stress management programs and mindfulness programs just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries team accomplishments and more.
For our hybrid employees our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources networking opportunities and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events coffee connects disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status gender or gender identity sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera please contact Premera Human Resources via email at or via phone at .
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates geographic location market conditions and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
National Plus Salary Range:
$131900.00 - $224200.00*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
Were happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. Were committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
