Healthcare Advocate

Pacific Health Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

90% Employer-paid Medical Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Diego is seeking a Health Care Advocate to enhance their healthcare footprint. This role focuses on managing contracting opportunities and cultivating relationships with health plans and government agencies. Ideal candidates should have over five years of experience in healthcare business development and a strong understanding of compliance frameworks. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare business development, contracting, grants management, or partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in securing healthcare contracts or government funding.
• Experience working with health plans, government agencies, and/or community health organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new healthcare contracting opportunities.
• Lead the RFP process from review to submission.
• Research and pursue grant opportunities aligned with PHG's mission.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning and monitoring market trends.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Networking

Relationship management

Strong writing abilities

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid – Occasional travel as needed in San Diego
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Pay Range: $78,000 – $85,000 annually

About Pacific Health Group

Pacific Health Group is a leader in transforming healthcare by addressing social determinants of health and coordinating comprehensive community‑based services. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead in this dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team.

Overview

The Health Care Advocate is a strategic liaison and relationship builder who identifies, develops, and manages opportunities that expand Pacific Health Group’s healthcare footprint. The role focuses on overseeing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), cultivating new healthcare contracting partnerships, managing service expansion initiatives, and pursuing city, state, county, and federal funding opportunities.

The Health Care Advocate collaborates cross‑functionally with Outreach, Operations, and Compliance to position Pacific Health Group as a preferred partner for health plans, government agencies, and healthcare networks. This position requires a driven, strategic professional with strong networking, communication, and grant acquisition experience capable of translating relationships into actionable contracts and long‑term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Contracting & Business Development
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new healthcare contracting opportunities with health plans, providers, and managed care organizations (MCOs)
  • Lead and oversee the RFP process from initial review to submission, including proposal drafting, data collection, compliance documentation, and timeline management
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop pricing models, scopes of work, and service offerings for new or renewed contracts
  • Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of potential and active contracts, ensuring timely follow‑ups and relationship nurturing
  • Partner with operational leaders to align new contracts with staffing, compliance, and reporting capabilities
• Grants & Funding Development
  • Research and pursue city, county, state, and federal grant opportunities aligned with PHG's mission and services
  • Lead the grant application process, including writing, data coordination, and submission management
  • Build relationships with grant officers, funders, and public health agencies to position PHG as a competitive applicant
  • Maintain grant compliance by coordinating post‑award reporting and ensuring deliverables meet funding requirements
• Partnership Expansion & Relationship Management
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders including health plans, hospitals, public health agencies, and community‑based organizations (CBOs)
  • Represent PHG at professional conferences, coalitions, association meetings, and community events to expand the organization's network and visibility
  • Develop strategic alliances that support service diversification (e.g., behavioral health, social determinants of health, transportation, and other wraparound services)
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership objectives with outreach, community engagement, and operational delivery goals
• Strategic Planning & Reporting
  • Support executive leadership in developing a long‑term contracting and partnership strategy
  • Monitor market trends, policy changes, and funding shifts that affect healthcare contracting and grant opportunities
  • Produce regular reports on contracting progress, RFP outcomes, partnership leads, and grant submissions
  • Recommend strategies for diversification and revenue growth through service line expansion and cross‑sector collaborations

Requirements

• Core Skills
  • Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship management skills
  • Strong writing and presentation abilities – especially in RFP and grant development
  • Strategic thinker with a balance of analytical and interpersonal strengths
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar)
  • Experience using CRM, contract management, or grant tracking systems (e.g., Monday.com, Salesforce, or similar)
  • Understanding of healthcare compliance, Medicaid/Medicare structures, and managed care contracting
• Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare business development, contracting, grants management, or partnerships
  • Demonstrated success in securing healthcare contracts or government funding
  • Experience working with health plans, government agencies, and/or community health organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Culture & Mission Alignment

• Integrity: Conduct all partnership and contracting activities transparently and ethically
• Collaboration: Build meaningful partnerships that expand community access to care
• Innovation: Identify new service opportunities that advance PHG's mission and impact
• Results Orientation: Drive measurable outcomes through strategic relationship building

Benefits

Time Off & Leave

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment
• 4 Paid Volunteer Hours per month to support causes you care about
• Bereavement Leave, including Fur Baby Bereavement

Health & Wellness

• 90% Employer‑paid Employee‑Only Medical Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability | AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial & Professional

• Salary Range: $78,000 – $85,000 annually (DOE)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Monthly Stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and internal growth

Culture & Perks

• Employee Discounts via Great Work Perks and Perks at Work
• Quarterly In‑Person Events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), age (40 and over), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

Pacific Health Group is committed to maintaining a transparent, lawful, and secure hiring process in compliance with California labor laws and employment standards. No candidate will be offered employment without meeting the required qualifications and skillset for the position and successfully completing all steps of our recruitment process, which include an internal application, pre‑screen, skills assessment, final interview, and formal verbal offer.

AI & Human Interaction (HI) in Recruitment

Pacific Health Group uses AI tools to help match candidate resumes against our job descriptions, focusing on qualifications, skillsets, and location. All resumes that meet these criteria are then reviewed by HI (Human Interaction) – our recruiting and HR team. Pacific Health Group remains true to our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement, ensuring that every candidate is given fair and consistent consideration.