7+ years of experience in healthcare contract management and payer strategy
Deep understanding of Medi-Cal, DHCS, and DMHC regulations
Proven leadership in multidisciplinary team management
Expertise in negotiation of complex healthcare contracts
Strong analytical skills to assess policy changes and operational impacts
Responsibilities
Lead contract development and ensure payer compliance
Negotiate and manage large-scale healthcare contracts
Provide oversight for regulatory and administrative functions
Evaluate the impact of policy changes on operational strategies
Advise executive leadership on strategic actions regarding reimbursement compliance
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan options with employer matching
Generous paid time off and holiday leave
Work-life balance programs and employee wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
Salary : $176,297.52 - $274,178.64 Annually Location : Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Full time Job Number: UC-HS0055 Department: HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Position/Program Information The County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of DEPUTY, MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, HS (UC) - CHIEF, PAYER STRATEGY AND CONTRACTING, HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.
This position is unclassified (at-will) and reports to the Department of Health Services (DHS), Chief, Deputy Director Clinical Affairs and Population Health. The incumbent will direct a multidisciplinary team responsible for contract development, payer compliance, operational alignment and audit readiness. This role leads the negotiation and management of complex, multi-million-dollar healthcare contracts with managed care plans and third-party payers,
ensuring DHS secures optimal reimbursement and meets all regulatory requirements. Provides executive oversight and direction for a wide range of critical administrative and regulatory functions essential to DHS's payer contract execution and compliance. The incumbent directs continuous assessment of State and Federal policy and regulatory changes - including Medi-Cal, DHCS, and DMHC requirements - evaluates their fiscal and operational implications for DHS, advises Executive Leadership on necessary strategic actions, and oversees enterprise-wide performance, reporting, and audit coordination of all payer contracts. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure. To download the brochure, click here. To view and print a copy of the brochure, you must haveinstalled on your computer.
