Company Statement
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest not for profit health insurers, serving members across New York’s diverse communities with a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans for employers, individuals, and families. With a commitment to value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top hospitals and doctors, including its own AdvantageCare Physicians, to deliver quality, affordable, convenient care. At over a dozen EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care locations, members and non-members alike have access to community-based health and wellness guidance and resources. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.
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AVP, Process and Performance Optimization
Qualifications
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
- Bachelor's degree, in a relevant field such as engineering, business, statistics or equivalent; master’s preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma certifications (e.g., Black Belt, Master Black Belt) or equivalent/related preferred.
- Coursework or certification in corporate finance, financial planning, actuarial science, or data analytics is preferred
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 10 – 15+ years’ professional business experience, preferably in the Healthcare Payer business.
- 10+ years’ experience managing large and highly complex Healthcare Payer projects.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role, with a focus on process improvement or quality
management. - 3+ years’ experience in Management Consulting or Investment Banking.
- Proven ability to oversee multiple improvement projects; strong organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
- Strong understanding of project related business case development and cost benefit analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic plans into financial outcomes and performance metrics.
- Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, data analysis, and performance measurement tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to dissect complex processes, identify inefficiencies, and design effective
solutions. Ability to adapt strategies to fit different contexts. - Ability to form, lead and motivate teams, influence stakeholders, drive change, and to work effectively with cross-functional
teams across the entire organization. - Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with finance teams to develop and monitor project budgets and ROI.
- Ability to quickly identify and address operational blocks and impediments to efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to see how small inefficiencies can have a significant impact on overall performance.
- Ability to assess and develop risk mitigation strategy recommendations and to capitalize on opportunities.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff up to and including leadership.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audiences, including
stakeholders; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build support for change. - Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
Security Disclosure
If you receive a job offer from EmblemHealth, the email will be from “HRTalentAcquisition” with the subject: “Offer of Employment for (job title) – Please respond online.” We will never ask you to join a Google Hangout, buy your own equipment, or pay to apply. We also do not use third-party email services like Yahoo or Gmail.
Pay Disclosure
At EmblemHealth, we prioritize transparency in our compensation practices. We provide a good faith estimate of the salary range for potential hires, which is based on key factors such as role responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, internal equity, and market conditions. Please be aware that this estimate doesn’t account for geographic differences related to your work location. Typically, new hires may not start at the top of this range, as compensation is tailored to each individual's circumstances. For union positions, salaries will be determined according to the collective bargaining agreement. Join us at EmblemHealth, where your contributions are valued and supported by fair compensation.
EEOC Statement
We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, creed, citizenship status, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.
Sponsorship Statement
At EmblemHealth, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require, or are likely to require, either before or after hire, visa sponsorship for work authorization in the United States, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 (STEM OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant status. Some extremely rare exceptions may apply based on critical business needs.