Assistant Director, Network Innovations Programs

Assistant Director, Network Innovations Programs

Hybrid opportunity within Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Renton, WA; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WA; Burlington, WA; Boise, ID; Lewiston, ID; Salt Lake City, UT

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Who We Are Looking For: 

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Network Innovations team, our Assistant Director, Network Innovations Programs partners with VP leadership to develop, execute, and track provider partnership strategies and alternative payment models (APMs) across all markets and lines of business. This role leads a team managing primary care and specialty APM programs while supporting the broader organization through strategic projects, data insights, executive communications, and administrative oversight – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier. 

As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us.

Do you have a passion for driving innovative provider partnerships and shaping the future of value-based care? Do you thrive leading high-performing teams while translating complex data insights into strategic executive decisions? Then this role may be the perfect fit. 

What You Bring to Cambia: 

Qualifications:  

• The Assistant Director of Network Innovations would have a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.  7 years of experience working directly with senior management to identify, develop, and execute strategic initiatives related to healthcare insurance or healthcare delivery including experience with value-based provider payment methodologies and program development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Attributes: 

• Strong communication and facilitation skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to resolve complex issues, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and effectively influence internal teams

• Deep expertise in health insurance industry trends, reimbursement methods, value-based payment models, and APM program design and implementation for primary care, specialty, and facility contracts

• Demonstrated strategic planning, analytical ability, and experience constructing actionable business and financial strategies

• Proven ability to initiate, track, and manage business transformation projects while leading change across multiple locations, lines of business, and functions

• Ability to identify efficiency opportunities and assist with measurements to determine operational outcomes

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively about complex business challenges and clarify key issues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level communications and strategic documents

• Proven team player with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others while thriving in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Do at Cambia:  

• Uses strong knowledge of department strategies and initiatives to represent Network Innovations in various internal and external forums.

• Provides thought leadership, analytical thinking and industry expertise to the development of foundational APM program and growth strategies.

• Helps develop and communicate organizational objectives and team goals related to APM development, implementation, and maintenance/improvement. Ensures objectives remain consistent with the overall Network Innovations and organizational business strategy. Tracks objectives to ensure results are achieved on schedule, within budget, and according to defined scope.

• Represents the VP Network Innovations as needed on specific projects and initiatives. Follows-up on information or actions needed to ensure completion of deliverables.  Identifies critical risks and issues and drives issue resolution; appropriately escalates issues to Network Innovations leadership or key stakeholders. Raises awareness regarding critical project dependencies and ensures that all requirements are communicated to relevant work streams and business partners.

• Provides management to direct and/or virtual team members. 

As a member of our strong leadership community, you will provide direction to your team, engage them towards common goals and create a positive experience that helps people flourish. 

The expected hiring range for the Assistant Director, Network Innovations Programs is $136,000 - $184,000 depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; performance history; and work location. The bonus target for this position is 15%.  The current full salary range for this role is $128,000 - $208,000. #LI-hybrid

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care.  Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:  

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.  
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.  
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed. 
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.  
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.  

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.  

In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits. 
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.  
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays. 
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period). 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave). 
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation. 
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need. 
• Commute and parking benefits. 

Learn more about our benefits. 

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.