Job Description
***Must be located in North Jersey OR New York
A bit about this role....***
As the Director, Network Performance, you will establish and execute the strategic direction for provider performance across New York City. Your primary accountability is to achieve sustained improvements in cost, quality, and access by leveraging strong leadership, influencing provider strategy, and driving critical, enterprise-level performance initiatives.
This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and mentor a team of Network Performance Managers and Senior Network Performance Managers, fostering consistent execution and elevating team capabilities. You will act as a vital strategic partner to executive leadership and external provider organizations. Success in this role requires influencing performance outcomes through deep provider engagement, strategic contracting, and data-driven insights.
The ideal candidate is an highly experienced leader who possesses advanced business acumen, a strong executive presence, and the proven ability to translate complex analytics into scalable strategies that deliver measurable results across the organization.
Responsibilities and Impact Include:
Enterprise & Regional Performance Strategy
Define and lead the provider performance strategy across New York City
Establish performance targets and ensure accountability for cost, quality, and access outcomes
Identify enterprise-level opportunities to improve provider performance and drive scalable solutions
Align market-level strategies with broader organizational goals and growth initiatives
Provider Performance & Executive Engagement
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key health systems, provider groups, and strategic partners
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex provider performance issues and negotiations
Lead high-level performance reviews and Joint Operating Committees (JOCs) with major provider partners
Influence provider strategy and behavior to align with organizational performance objectives
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Network Performance Managers and Senior Network Performance Managers
Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Build organizational capability in provider performance, analytics, and strategic execution
Drive consistency in performance management practices across markets
Performance Analytics & Transformation
Owns outcomes and drives measurable improvements in cost, quality, and access
Oversee the use of advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across markets, leveraging AI-driven prompts with a strong emphasis on advanced AI tools.
Drive large-scale performance improvement initiatives, including cost containment and quality enhancement programs
Ensure consistent use of data to inform decision-making and track performance outcomes
Champion innovation in performance models, including value-based and risk-based arrangement
Contracting Strategy & Financial Performance
Provide strategic oversight of provider contracting to ensure alignment with performance goals
Guide development of value-based arrangements that incentivize quality and cost efficiency
Partner with Finance and Actuarial teams to evaluate financial performance and optimize network economics
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure all provider performance activities meet regulatory, contractual, and compliance requirements
Oversee risk identification and mitigation strategies across markets
Maintain executive visibility into compliance, performance risks, and corrective actions
Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Impact
Partner with Clinical, Quality, Operations, and Finance leadership to drive integrated performance strategies
Influence enterprise decision-making related to provider performance and network strategy
Support market expansion, strategic planning, and organizational growth initiatives
Represent provider performance in executive forums and strategic discussions
Develops high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and clear expectations
Required skills and experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in provider performance, network management, or provider contracting
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams
Demonstrated success driving large-scale provider performance improvement across cost and quality metrics
Deep experience working with health systems, physician groups, and complex provider organizations
Advanced analytical capabilities with a track record of translating data into enterprise-level strategies
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders internally and externally
Strong business acumen, including expertise in payer economics, provider incentives, and market dynamics
Demonstrated history of successfully executing large-scale initiatives to improve provider performance across key cost and quality metrics.
Proven capacity to influence and negotiate with executive-level stakeholders, both within the organization and externally.
Strong understanding of business fundamentals, including expertise in payer economics, provider incentive models, and broader market dynamics.
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired skills and experience:
Experience in Medicare Advantage or government-sponsored healthcare programs
Deep knowledge of CMS STAR measures and value-based care models
Experience leading multi-market or regional provider performance strategies
Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field)
Background in clinical operations, population health, or healthcare delivery
Travel Requirements
This role requires approximately 10% travel to assigned markets. Travel is essential for leading the team, supporting provider engagement, and executing strategic initiatives.
Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 / year
The pay range listed for this position is the range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. Once the interview process begins, your talent partner will provide additional information on the compensation for the role, along with additional information on our total rewards package. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium
Generous paid time off
$100 monthly mobile or internet stipend
Stock options for all employees
Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles
Parental leave program
401K program
And more....
*Our total rewards package is for full time employees only. Intern and Contract positions are not eligible.
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