Executive, Government Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement OCHIN’s strategy for partnerships with federal and state governments.

• Cultivate relationships at the executive level with federal agencies, state governments, Medicaid programs, and public-sector entities.

• Identify opportunities where OCHIN’s capabilities can enhance healthcare modernization, data strategy, interoperability, and transformation in care delivery.

• Shape and advance strategic government opportunities that align with OCHIN’s mission and strengths.

• Assist in positioning for grants, contracts, procurements, cooperative agreements, and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with business development, legal, operations, product, technology, and policy teams to develop competitive strategies.

• Support state and federal partners in envisioning, designing, and implementing technology-driven healthcare strategies.

• Act as a thought partner on health IT, interoperability, digital infrastructure, analytics, care coordination, and healthcare modernization.

• Utilize design-thinking principles to identify challenges faced by rural providers, underserved communities, safety-net organizations, and public-sector systems.

• Co-create effective and scalable strategies that enhance access, quality, efficiency, and outcomes.

• Represent OCHIN in discussions regarding government partnerships, advisory groups, national forums, and strategic meetings.

• Collaborate with the Executive, State Affairs to align relationship strategies with partnership and opportunity development.

• Travel nationally as required, including providing on-site support during Go Live events.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• An advanced degree in public policy, public administration, healthcare administration, business, law, health informatics, or a related field is preferred.

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in government partnerships, public-sector engagement, business development, healthcare technology, healthcare administration, government relations, or related disciplines.

• Proven success in developing executive-level partnerships with government agencies, public-sector organizations, or healthcare stakeholders.

• Experience in supporting business development, shaping opportunities, and managing grants, procurements, contracts, cooperative agreements, or public-sector initiatives.

• Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare landscapes, Medicaid, public-sector decision-making, health IT, and healthcare modernization.

• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.

• Willingness to travel nationally as needed.

• Experience working with federal agencies such as HRSA, CMS, ONC, CDC, or other healthcare-related governmental entities.

• Familiarity with state Medicaid agencies, public health agencies, or state healthcare transformation initiatives.

• Background in working with community health centers, rural health providers, behavioral health organizations, public health agencies, or safety-net healthcare organizations.

• Knowledge of human-centered design, design thinking, or innovation frameworks.

• Established connections with federal and state healthcare leaders, policymakers, and public-sector executives.

• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.

• No employment visa sponsorship will be provided now or in the future.

• Ability to work independently and effectively from a home office environment.

• Access to high-speed internet service.

• A distraction-free workplace is essential.

• Proficiency in reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English.

• COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption is required prior to hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Remote work flexibility.

• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.

• Nationwide travel support for business-related needs.