Deputy Director

Aurrera Health Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave program

401(k) plan

Health, vision, dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Home office stipend

Cell phone stipend

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

Aurrera Health Group is a national health policy and strategic communications firm focused on improving access to affordable, quality health care. We are seeking an experienced professional to lead policy research and manage policy and program implementations for Medicaid and related programs.

This fully remote role requires strong organizational skills, team leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 7 years in health policy.
• Proven organizational and project management skills and client relationship experience.
• Knowledge of Medicaid programs and policy.
• Ability to lead teams and delegate effectively.
• Willingness to work across U.S. time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific).

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth policy research and deliverables.
• Conduct project management in policy/program contexts.
• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines and quality standards across projects.
• Produce complex policy papers, slide decks, and written materials with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate work plans, track deliverables and deadlines across assignments.
• Lead meetings, outreach, and alignment with stakeholders.
• Anticipate client needs and provide proactive solutions.

Skills

Policy leadership

Policy research

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Fully Remote Medicaid, Policy and Programs

Description

What We Do

Aurrera Health Group (Aurrera Health) is a mission-driven, national health policy and strategic communications firm. Our mission is to advance access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care for all. We help states, counties, communities, foundations, non-profits, and federal agencies design and implement health policy and social services programs. Our team members have decades of experience working in the Medicaid, behavioral health, and social services fields at the federal, state, and local levels. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, with team members across the country, Aurrera Health Group is a small, woman-owned and women-led business.

How We Support Our Clients

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Program Design, Implementation, and Assessment
• Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Technical Assistance
• Health Care Data Analysis

What You’ll Do

• Lead in-depth policy research and produce thorough deliverables
• Conduct project management in the context of policy and program implementation
• Manage multiple project tasks, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Lead Policy Research & Analysis: Produce complex policy papers, slide decks, and other written materials with minimal supervision.
• Manage Multiple Projects: Coordinate work plans, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met across varied assignments.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Lead meetings, outreach, and alignment efforts.
• Proactive Client Service: Anticipate client and manager needs, offer solutions, and address challenges before they elevate.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 7 years of relevant health policy experience.
• Proven organizational and project management skills, strong client relationship experience.
• Knowledge and experience working on programs and policy affecting Medicaid members.
• Ability to lead teams and delegate effectively.
• Able to work Eastern, central, mountain, or pacific time zone business hours.

Location:

Aurrera Health Group is a fully remote organization, and candidates from all areas of the country are encouraged to apply. Occasional travel to company events, meetings, and client sites may be required, but the primary workstation for this position will be remote.

As a national firm, the Aurrera Health Group team works across four time zones.

Compensation and Benefits

Aurrera Health Group offers competitive salaries based on industry standards and experience, skills, and responsibility. We maintain equitable pay bands for employees based on these factors. The starting pay range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000 per year, with an opportunity for an end-of-year bonus.

Additionally, Aurrera Health Group offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Generous leave program, including company holidays, vacation, sick, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, vision, dental insurance with generous employer premium contributions, and Flexible Spending Account plans.
• Short and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Home office and cell phone stipends, charitable donation matching, and other benefits