Senior Specialist, Population Health Management

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Population Health Management

Location: West Sacramento, CA (Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite as needed)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $56/hr $59/hr (W2)

Job ID: 406725

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Population Health Management to join our team supporting a statewide Medicaid data platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managed care plans, population health management, data and quality platforms, and stakeholder engagement and a proven ability to translate stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, drive adoption, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned to PHM-CalAIM.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships and facilitate ongoing dialogue with target stakeholder groups on PHM services to improve Medi-Cal member health and experience through whole-system, person-centered services.
• Engage stakeholders to surface unmet needs, map and document opportunities, and inform PHM service enhancements.
• Provide input into developing and modifying systems to meet stakeholder needs, including drafting business specifications.
• Participate in technical reviews and inspections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop recommendations to drive utilization and proficiency with the PHM service and increase benefit realization tied to PHM-CalAIM outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical concepts simply and effectively to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years managing large-scale change or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with or at Managed Care Plans, with knowledge of data, quality, and population health platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California DHCS programs and initiatives for the Medi-Cal population.
• Experience interfacing across data and functional groups within an organization.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of California Medicaid landscape, including MCP and BHP policy.
• Prior experience supporting PHM-CalAIM or similar statewide initiatives.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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