Manager, ACO Strategy – Operations

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary organizational leader for Oak Street Health's partnerships with CMS and CMMI, managing contracting, contract execution, operations, and ongoing partnership oversight.

• Independently lead the implementation of Government CMS and CMMI programs.

• Oversee project management and resolve operational issues.

• Generate and propose ideas to enhance workflows at Oak Street Health.

• Assist in delegated tasks, including determining business requirements for system implementations and supervising vendor-led initiatives.

• Evaluate the financial impact of existing and forthcoming CMS and CMMI value-based programs.

• Assess and convey organizational risks to senior leadership.

• Head negotiations for value-based contracts.

• Cultivate an understanding of financial, data, clinical quality, and operational workflows.

• Ensure ongoing adherence to CMS regulations, program guidelines, and data submission mandates.

• Oversee annual quality reporting and ensure documentation and audit preparedness across participating TINs.

• Foster relationships with CMS and CMMI leadership teams.

• Collaborate with internal teams on strategic projects and issue resolution.

• Facilitate strategic discussions with executives and field leadership regarding value-added initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Over 5 years of direct experience in value-based care.

• Comprehensive knowledge and previous management experience with REACH and MSSP ACO programs.

• Proficiency in CMS and CMMI value-based programs.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Capacity to independently pursue and implement solutions for complex challenges.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite applications.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.

• Preferred: Practical experience with population health management platforms and advanced EMR integration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• 401(k) matching options.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Vision benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Opportunities for leadership development.

• Stipends for continuing education.

• Flexible work environments.

• Opportunities for significant responsibility and rapid career advancement.

• Wellness programs.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.