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Organization:
Sutter Health Alliance - ValleyPosition Overview:
Leads the strategic and operational management of Sutter Health Plan’s (SHP) CalPERS relationship, serving as the single point of accountability for contract performance, client satisfaction, and overall program outcomes. Acts as the executive account leader and trusted advisor to CalPERS stakeholders while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and service standards. Responsible for governance, performance management, and cross-functional alignment to deliver high-quality, cost-effective member outcomes and sustain long-term partnership success.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 10 recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Progressive experience in health plan account management, sales, or strategic client leadership, including experience managing large, complex accounts and public sector clients.
- Deep understanding of health plan operations, health maintenance organization products, and regulatory environment.
- Experience working with large public sector accounts or government purchasers.
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
- Strong financial acumen including cost trends, pricing, and performance analysis.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and manage high-visibility client relationships.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years recent relevant experience
- Progressive experience in health plan account management, sales, or strategic client leadership, including managing large, complex accounts
- Experience working with large public sector accounts or government purchasers
- Deep understanding of health plan operations, HMO products, and regulatory environment
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Strong financial acumen including cost trends, pricing, and performance analysis
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in complex environments
- Ability to influence stakeholders and manage high-visibility client relationships
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.
