Director, Government Programs - Remote Growth Leader

Cotiviti; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Cotiviti is seeking a Senior Director of Government Programs (Federal and/or State) to own the P&L for key government contracts and lead delivery across multiple programs. You will supervise operational staff, manage budgets, forecast revenue, and ensure contract success while driving growth and client satisfaction.

This remote role requires deep knowledge of government contracting, healthcare experience, and a proven ability to manage complex programs and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or healthcare-related preferred.
• 10+ years account management experience in healthcare insurance; Medicaid/Medicare experience desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in government program integrity/payment integrity
• 5+ years’ experience directly managing staff – Required
• 5+ years project management experience – Required
• Knowledge of Federal and State Government Healthcare Contracting
• Knowledge of Claims Processing and Reimbursement Methodologies
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and CMS security requirements
• Working knowledge of federal and state Medicaid regulations
• Excellent client management and business development
• Excel in communicating with internal stakeholders as well as external entities and customers
• Prepare and facilitate executive level presentations – both internally and
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate at an executive
• Maintain professional demeanor under
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-
• Ability to manage contract deliverables in both a hierarchical and matrix-based
• Handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner

Responsibilities

• Directly and indirectly manages operational staff responsible for Government contract delivery
• Manages multiple complex client required program tasks or initiatives, including solutioning for contract related requirements in a matrixed organization
• Effectively plans, budgets, and manages Government contract, including P&L oversight, subcontractors, forecast accuracy, ensuring adequate operational staffing, and is responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue and growth targets
• Provides primary client interface to communicate contract performance, identify and manage risk, and drive customer satisfaction
• Provides ongoing training and mentoring of existing and new contract/operational staff
• Develop the strategic business objectives and direction for a specific Federal and/or State Program Department unit
• Develop business proposals and written budget justifications for new task orders, additional funding, and contract extensions
• Understands client’s business and demonstrates technical competence in Cotiviti services and
• Understands the government agency, legislative, regulatory, political, and competitive landscape, and proactively protects and grows business accordingly.
• Builds strong relationships internally at Cotiviti and externally with clients and strategic partners at various levels to facilitate integration, drive results and foster employee engagement
• Adds value by identifying client expectations and then exceeding mutually agreed-upon
• Attend industry-related events and conferences and work to further develop strategic agenda and partnerships
• Successfully attracts, manages, retains, and develops employees, including succession
• Continually promotes Cotiviti by developing further contacts within the business community and healthcare industry and serving as a brand ambassador in the market.
• Proactively shapes needs and expansion opportunities to optimize client service and delivery
• Assists in identifying and developing relationships/partnerships that enhance Cotiviti’s ability to enter new contracts and markets.
• Hire, develop, coach, lead and retain top-tier talent, with a focus on building and improving a team and culture that can assist in employing best in class practices to support and drive high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction. Required
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal
• Complete all special projects and other duties as
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or healthcare-related preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cotiviti is seeking a Senior Director of Government Programs (Federal and/or State) to own the P&L for key government contracts and lead delivery across multiple programs. You will supervise operational staff, manage budgets, forecast revenue, and ensure contract success while driving growth and client satisfaction.

This remote role requires deep knowledge of government contracting, healthcare experience, and a proven ability to manage complex programs and teams.