Who We Are
Established in 2005, Aurrera Health Group is a mission-driven, national health policy, strategy, and operations consulting firm with extensive experience designing and administering public programs at the federal and state levels. With our clients, we navigate, develop, and implement a wide range of health policies related to Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Our clients span federal and state Medicaid agencies, county health services departments, foundations, consumer advocacy organizations, health systems and providers, and trade associations. While the core of our firm’s work has historically been in California, we have recently been involved in projects in a number of other states including Alaska, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington State.
Aurrera Health Group’s mission is to advance access to affordable, comprehensive, equitable, high-quality health coverage and care, and we work with clients that enable our firm to stay true to that mission. Our woman-led firm is rooted in a commitment to improving and strengthening the health care delivery system and realizing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and through our work with clients. We pride ourselves on our relationship-driven approach to customer service, our ability to adapt to changing landscapes, and our innovative spirit.
Position Description
Aurrera Health Group offers a dedicated and fast-paced environment focused on helping a range of clients improve the health care safety net. The Deputy Director will help state, local, and federal clients by supporting policy development, stakeholder education and outreach, and on-the-ground program implementation of behavioral health services and supports. The Deputy Director will lead policy analysis and development, oversee project management and planning support for clients and Aurrera Health Group leadership, contribute to work products, and participate in stakeholder engagement efforts with government officials, managed care plans, providers, and advocates.
The Deputy Director must be able to lead multiple projects simultaneously and will be asked to assess and address complex policy, technical, and strategic issues that impact our clients. Oral and written communication skills are a critical element of this position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working closely with Aurrera Health Group leadership and fellow staff to accomplish company and client goals and objectives.
- If requested providing staff supervision and overseeing project deliverables.
- Lead fast-paced, client-driven projects, focused on policy development, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation, largely for Medi-Cal programs.
- Conducting policy research and data/financial analyses for purposes of responding to client requests for information, developing issue papers, briefing materials, and presenting policy and operational recommendations to clients.
- Briefing Aurrera Health Group leadership and clients, both orally and in writing, on policy issues and research related to client projects.
- Providing project management support in the form of developing and advancing work plans, meeting agendas and other meeting materials.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and informational graphics for and on behalf of clients.
- Planning and executing stakeholder engagement activities.
- Supporting the creation of business development proposals.
- Engaging in firm-wide activities such as staff meetings, management team, policy team meetings and annual company retreats.
Location
Aurrera Health Group’s headquarters are in Sacramento, California, with a second formal office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, workstations will be remote for the foreseeable future, and it is anticipated that remote workstations will remain available for all Aurrera Health Group staff, determined in consultation with your supervisor. Candidates from all areas of the country are encouraged to apply. Pacific Time working hours preferred, but not required. Occasional travel will be required in consultation with your supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Must have:
- At least eight years of experience in health care policy, with the majority of that time dedicated to Medicaid/safety net issues; ideally including behavioral health and/or social supports;
- A commitment to improving access to health coverage and the quality of the health care system;
- A Master’s degree in public policy, public health, business administration, social work, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Skills related to effective project management, including strong work ethic, attention to detail, time management, ability to prioritize, problem solving, adaptability, willingness to learn, and a proactive work style.
Must be:
- A quick study;
- Highly reliable and able to manage assignments of various priority and duration;
- Comfortable directing internal teams to produce high quality work that is responsive to client needs;
- Strong ability to assist clients in identifying organizational opportunities and supporting strategic decision making;
- Able to develop relationships with various kinds of stakeholders, including state and local government, hospitals, advocates, health plans, providers, and consumers.
Preference will be given to those who have:
- Experience working in California health policy, Medicaid, or behavioral health;
- Experience working with Medicaid managed care organizations, counties, or mental health plans;
- Experience supporting organization leadership;
- Experience managing complex projects with a variety of stakeholders.
- Contributed to and/or developed professional health policy publications.
- Management experience;
- Master’s degree in public policy, public health, business administration, social work, or a related discipline.
Compensation
- Aurrera Health Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the industry.
- The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 per year, with an opportunity for an end-of-year bonus.
- Comprehensive benefit package, paid leave, and 401(k) plan.
To Apply
Please submit the following documents to careers@aurrerahealth.comwith the subject line “Deputy Director Position, Integrated Care”:
- Cover letter, tailored to the job you are applying for. General applications will not be considered.
- Resume.
· Two writing samples.
· Three references with phone numbers and email addresses (references will not be contacted unless the candidate is notified)
Aurrera Health Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets.
As a contractor to the federal government, Aurrera Health Group requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be requested before contract finalization.