Manager, Population Health and Value-Based Care

Job Description

Location: Minneapolis, MN Onsite)

We are seeking a Manager, Population Health and Value-Based Care to own the performance of ACO, MSSP, PCMH, and bundled payment programs across a healthcare organization. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity based in Minneapolis, MN.

This role is best aligned for a healthcare professional who pairs deep value-based payment knowledge with real program management discipline. You will manage contracts through their full lifecycle, hold payer relationships, work with clinical and finance teams to find the care gaps and cost drivers that move the numbers, and bring physicians along on documentation and protocol adoption. The ideal candidate can present quality and financial performance to executives one hour and coach a practice on gap closure the next.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of value-based care contracts including ACO, MSSP, PCMH, and bundled payment programs
• Develop and execute population health strategies to improve quality metrics and reduce avoidable utilization
• Monitor program performance against quality benchmarks, financial targets, and contract requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and payer partners on program operations
• Collaborate with clinical, analytics, and finance teams to identify care gaps, risk cohorts, and cost drivers
• Lead physician engagement initiatives driving adoption of evidence-based care protocols and documentation practices
• Oversee HEDIS, Stars, and other quality measure performance tracking and improvement activities
• Prepare and present program performance reports for executive and physician leadership
• Support contract negotiations and renewals with actionable performance data and strategic recommendations
• Manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional workgroups for value-based care implementations
• Monitor CMS innovation models, state Medicaid value-based programs, and commercial payer trends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in value-based care, population health, or managed care program management required
• Strong working knowledge of ACO, MSSP, PCMH, bundled payments, and quality measurement frameworks required
• Demonstrated experience managing payer and physician relationships in a value-based environment required
• Proficiency with healthcare data analytics, reporting tools, and EHR data interpretation
• Project management certification preferred
• Excellent project management, communication, and executive presentation skills

Schedule:

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, standard business hours
• On-site in Minneapolis, MN with potential hybrid flexibility
• Travel to partner sites and payer meetings as needed

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is approximately $105,000 – $130,000 annually ($50.48 – $62.50 per hour), based on experience and qualifications.

Interview Process:

Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentLNX is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.