Aledade

Director, Payer Strategy & Engagement, Remote

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Hiring Remotely in Arlington, VA, USA

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Aledade is the largest network of independent primary care.

The Role

The Director of Payer Strategy & Engagement will lead and execute the strategic intent of Aledade’s partnerships with national and regional health plans as we help primary care providers shift into value-based care. The role will be responsible for collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to demonstrate the value that Aledade brings to payer partnerships.

Primary Duties:

Manage strategic payer portfolios across all states and segments to maximize platform contribution, including building multi-year strategic plans
Develop and build strong, collaborative relationships with payer partners to align and execute on shared priorities, including preparation and leadership of payer national JOCs, drive payer-specific coordination across Aledade functional teams (ie., data, quality, financial, growth workstreams), consistent creation and sharing of Aledade’s value story
Contribute to the company's goals on health plan contracting for commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid value-based contracts via your assigned payer partnerships
Develop, lead, and mentor a team for strong execution and effective storytelling with data; develop and implement processes to increase productivity of team to practice at the top of license
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
12 yrs. experience in health plan contracting, payer relations, or healthcare strategy in value-based care, preferably with Medicare Advantage; 6-8 yrs. management experience.
Expert in relationship management and portfolio management
Proven ability to build and lead a high performing team
Excellent storytelling with data skills to influence and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
Ability to assess financial and operational outcomes of contracts
Passionate about driving the shift from fee-for-service to value based care
Ability to think beyond one's immediate team and contribute to making Aledade holistically better

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners

Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)

Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents

Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service

Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(k) with up to 4% match

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And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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Aledade is the largest network of independent primary care, enabling clinicians to deliver better patient outcomes and generate more savings revenue through value-based care. Aledade’s data, personal coaching, user-friendly workflows, health care policy expertise, strong payer relationships and integrated care solutions enable primary care organizations to succeed financially by keeping people healthy. Together with more than 1,900 practices and community health centers in 45 states and the District of Columbia, Aledade manages accountable care organizations that share in the risk and reward across more than 200 value-based contracts representing more than 2.5 million patient lives. To learn more, visit www.aledade.com or follow on X (Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

Why Work With Us

At Aledade, we’re all about doing good for patients, practices and society - which is why we’re so passionate about value-based care and the work we do every day. Because we’re working to benefit all of society, we believe the best way to do so is to utilize all of our team members and their unique experiences, interests, backgrounds and beliefs.