Sutter Health

Director, Account Executive CalPERS

Sutter Health$161K — $258K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
  • 10 years of recent relevant experience
  • Progressive experience in health plan account management or strategic client leadership
  • Deep understanding of health plan operations and regulations
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Strong financial acumen, including cost trends analysis
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic and operational management of Sutter Health Plan’s CalPERS relationship
  • Act as the single point of accountability for contract performance and client satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Manage governance and performance for high-quality outcomes
  • Drive organizational alignment and sustain long-term partnerships
  • Influence stakeholders and manage high-visibility client relationships
  • Develop strategic solutions in complex environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
  • Defined working days from Monday to Friday
  • Opportunity for engagement in high-impact public sector collaborations
  • Exempt position status with potential for flexible time management
Full Job Description

Organization:

Sutter Health Alliance - Valley

Position Overview:

Leads the strategic and operational management of Sutter Health Plan’s (SHP) CalPERS relationship, serving as the single point of accountability for contract performance, client satisfaction, and overall program outcomes. Acts as the executive account leader and trusted advisor to CalPERS stakeholders while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and service standards. Responsible for governance, performance management, and cross-functional alignment to deliver high-quality, cost-effective member outcomes and sustain long-term partnership success.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 10 recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Progressive experience in health plan account management, sales, or strategic client leadership, including experience managing large, complex accounts and public sector clients.
  • Deep understanding of health plan operations, health maintenance organization products, and regulatory environment.
  • Experience working with large public sector accounts or government purchasers.
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong financial acumen including cost trends, pricing, and performance analysis.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and manage high-visibility client relationships.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $161,616.00 to $258,585.60 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Size
58,000 employees
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Founded
1981

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