Director, Delivery System Engagement (DSE) Network Optimization Program Management
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
This role serves as an advisor and integrator across A/R Optimization Out-of-Network (OON) and Contracting Optimization functions. The role provides decision support performance insights governance structure and execution visibility to ensure optimization efforts are cohesive and aligned to enterprise priorities across enterprise teams and Delivery System Engagement.
The Director synthesizes data identifies trends and risks drives execution and supports leadership decision-making to improve cost of care provider experience and network competitiveness.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the enterprise provider network optimization strategy and roadmap aligned to organizational priorities.
Provide structured recommendations scenario framing and trade-off analyses to inform decisions made by A/R OON and Contracting leadership.
Translate complex data and input into clear executive-ready insights and decision support materials.
Monitor industry trends to inform strategic direction.
Serve as a central coordination point across optimization functions to ensure alignment of priorities initiatives and performance expectations.
Identify interdependencies risks and opportunities across DSE A/R OON and Contracting domains.
Promote consistency in approaches assumptions and performance measurement across teams.
Helps to define standardized KPIs and performance frameworks across optimization functions.
Deliver ongoing trend analysis performance reporting and risk identification to inform leadership decisions.
Support teams in translating strategy into coordinated execution plans without assuming operational ownership.
Identify opportunities to improve the network optimization operating model.
Prepare executive-level materials that frame decisions highlight implications and clarify trade-offs
Develop implement and own tools and processes for efficient operational and reimbursement management of hospital and physician partners.
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in business healthcare administration and/or certifications in operations or program management or related fields
8 years of progressive experience in healthcare including: strategy analytics interpretation provider network management or operations
Demonstrated experience in decision support influencing decision making or transformation roles
Ability to synthesize complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations
Experience working with reporting tools and dashboards
Ability to take complex business problems into clear options and recommendations
Ability to connect performance trends to strategic implications
Proven ability to operate effectively in matrixed environments without direct authority
Experience with Govt and proprietary payor reimbursement methodologies and unit cost management
Strong communication (both verbal and written) and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively confidently and influentially with various levels of internal staff and external partners
Strong data management skills with ability to manage large datasets and create standardized reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Business or Health Administration
Project Management Certification
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Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY NJ CT residents): $154600 - $236555
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $127500 - $195075
As a candidate for this position your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience education licenses and certifications and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as medical dental and vision coverage incentive and recognition programs life insurance and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in good faith would pay to a new hire or for a job promotion or transfer into this role.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Healthfirst offers no- and low-cost Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care plans in NYC, Long Island, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties.