Remote Senior Director, Government Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) savings plans

Paid family leave

Holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Director Government Programs to lead government contract delivery in the healthcare space. This remote US-based role oversees federal/state programs, aligns cross-functional teams, and ensures performance, risk management, and financial outcomes.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, drive strategic objectives, and mentor staff across government program initiatives while delivering strong results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or healthcare-related master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of account management experience in healthcare insurance (Medicaid/Medicare desired).
• 5+ years in government program integrity or payment integrity.
• 5+ years of direct staff management experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state government healthcare contracting.
• Exceptional client management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational staff supporting government contract delivery.
• Oversee multiple complex program tasks and initiatives.
• Plan, budget, and manage government contracts with P&L oversight.
• Serve as the primary client interface for contract performance and risk management.
• Provide training and mentoring for contract and operational staff.
• Develop strategic business objectives for the federal and/or state program department.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to drive results.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic planning

Budgeting & P&L

Staff management

Project management

Healthcare insurance

Government contracting

Relationship building

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or healthcare master's

Job description

Ladders seeks a Senior Director Government Programs to lead government contract delivery in the healthcare space. This remote US-based role oversees federal/state programs, aligns cross-functional teams, and ensures performance, risk management, and financial outcomes.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, drive strategic objectives, and mentor staff across government program initiatives while delivering strong results.