by Irma Moore | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Skills: Planning, Coordination, Resource Management, Documentation, Risk Management
Contract Type: W2 only
Duration: 3+ months (Possible Extension)
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Range:$80.00 – $85.00 per hour on W2
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our team, preferably hybrid in San Francisco or remotely within the PST time zone. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving project planning, execution, and completion while ensuring effective communication and resource allocation across cross-functional teams. This role requires expertise in managing multiple projects, identifying and mitigating risks, and aligning project milestones with business goals.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Develop and update comprehensive project plans, manage timelines, and ensure alignment on milestones.
Facilitate clear and concise communication among leadership, stakeholders, and team members; act as a liaison among contributing teams.
Identify resource needs, allocate resources effectively, and manage resourcing conflicts or issues.
Create and maintain project documentation and progress reports, highlighting key achievements, risks, and action steps.
Proactively identify and manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain a risk register.
Must-Have Skills:
Strong organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects/workstreams.
Exceptional coordination and communication abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability in risk management and ability to develop effective mitigation strategies.
Education and Experience Required: The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field, plus 5-7 years of relevant project management experience.
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a positive work environment. Voted the #1 Best Place to Work in Silicon Valley (2023) and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022), Akraya prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging for all team members. We are staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, and our industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. Let us lead you to your dream career, join Akraya today!
by Irma Moore | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
If you are located in Walnut Creek, CA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage VMware Horizon View VDI environments
- Administer VDI pools and address VDI-related issues promptly in support of end-users
- Monitor VDI infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal system performance
- Manage Wyse and Teradici thin clients including firmware updates
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deploy virtual desktops and apps
- Perform system updates, patches, and upgrades on a regular basis
- Develop and implement VDI best practices and security protocols
- Create and maintain documentation for VDI configurations, policies, and procedures
- Participate in capacity planning and scalability assessments to accommodate growing business needs
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to VDI and virtualization
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in VMware VDI administration
- Proficiency in VMware Horizon View and related VDI technologies
- Proven understanding of virtualization concepts and best practices
- Experience with Windows operating systems and Active Directory
- Proven excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proven effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work onsite at (John Muir) -Walnut Creek Medical Center, Walnut Creek, CA as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- VMware VCP-DTM (VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management) certification
- Proven knowledge of storage and networking solutions including SAN/NAS technologies
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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by Irma Moore | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
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Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.
Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.
Position Summary
The Strategic Proposal Management (SPM) organization is solely responsible for developing and executing all proposals and proposal-related activity for CVS Health. Our team is responsible for creating proposals that clearly demonstrate that CVS Health is uniquely positioned to deliver significant benefits to health plan sponsors through effective cost management solutions and innovative programs that engage plan members and promote healthier and more cost-effective behaviors. Through our unique suite of assets, CVS Health is reinventing pharmacy to offer innovative solutions that help people on their path to better health. We effectively manage pharmaceutical costs and improve health care outcomes through our pharmacy benefit management (PBM), mail order and specialty pharmacy division, CVS Caremark® Pharmacy Services, our CVS/pharmacy® retail stores, our retail-based medical clinic subsidiary, MinuteClinic® and our online retail pharmacy, CVS.com®. We are focused on enhancing access to care, lowering overall health care costs for plan members and payors, and improving health outcomes.
The main responsibility of the position involves managing all phases of our PBM proposals process including:
• Formatting proposals to meet internal marketing specifications
• Responding to RFP questions using a database of internal Subject Matter Expert reviewed content
• Organizing, attending, and leading strategy calls with key stakeholders across the organization
• Customizing and modifying responses to create client-specific content
• Creating timelines and ensuring RFP milestones are met by all involved individuals in a timely manner
• Preparing and reviewing final documents and submitting in accordance with client driven deadlines.
Expectations and responsibilities of the successful candidate include:
• Proactively take action on assigned projects
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment while ensuring quality and accuracy
• Develop a breadth of PBM knowledge that includes sales strategies and company offerings
• Use critical thinking in order to apply knowledge to each proposal
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Solution focused
• Take responsibility for his/her decisions and actions
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Open and adaptable to new and innovative strategies and processes
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Required Qualifications
• 0-2 years of professional job experience.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize projects from start to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
Proposal/Project management experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of Medicare Part D (i.e. EGWP, MADP, PDP plans) and industry terminology is helpful. Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ideal candidates would also be familiar with Qvidian and salesforce.com products.
Education
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A degree focusing on Marketing, Communications, Health Care, Business, or other relevant fields is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$40,600.00 – $89,300.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2024
by Irma Moore | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Position Description:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.
Mathematica is searching for analysts with experience in Medicaid policy and programs at either the state or federal level. In particular, we are looking for individuals who can support current and emerging work across any number of areas related to providing policy or programmatic implementation and monitoring support focused on improving Medicaid programs. Key areas include but are not limited to: Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility and enrollment policy, Medicaid managed care programs, value-based purchasing and alternative payment models, long-term services and supports, behavioral health, maternal and child health, measures of delivery and quality of services for beneficiaries, and outcomes of innovative programs and policies. Additionally, Medicaid analysts will work on or support analytic tasks, project management, practice area initiatives, and business development. Medicaid analysts work on a variety of projects spanning policy and programmatic areas with a variety of applications, including technical assistance, implementation support, monitoring and data analytics, and program evaluation. Candidates do not need to have experience in all of these areas but should have substantial experience in at least one of them.
Medicaid analysts will likely be connected to 2-3 projects at a time, with many projects requiring team leadership and direct-client contact. Across all projects, Medicaid analysts are expected to:
- Lead or participate actively and thoughtfully in multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation and monitoring of policy and programs, drawing on your experience with Medicaid programs
- Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data, including analysis of Medicaid administrative data, managed care data, and site visits or telephone interviews with state and federal officials, health plan representatives, and providers
- Bring creative ideas to the development of proposals for new projects
- Provide the direction and organization needed to help keep projects on time and on budget and facilitate communications across and between internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of staff working in the Medicaid area
- Work effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment and balance demands across projects or tasks
Specific project or new business development activities may include:
- Providing technical assistance to federal and state Medicaid staff or related groups
- Conducting research projects on topics related to state and federal Medicaid policy
- Facilitating knowledge-sharing among key audiences, such as states, to help advance Medicaid policy and practice
- Assisting with quantitative analyses using Medicaid enrollment, claims/encounter, financial and program data to support program monitoring, improvement, or evaluation
- Developing technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to support the implementation of reporting systems and analytic tools
- Authoring client memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, chapters of analytic reports, and webinar presentations, among other potential deliverables
Position Requirements:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, public health, behavioral or social sciences, or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience working in health policy or health research, with a substantial portion of that time focused on some aspect of the Medicaid program at the state or federal level; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of state or federal Medicaid experience.
- Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods and a broad understanding of Medicaid program and policy issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write clear and concise policy and/or technical memos and documents for diverse stakeholder audiences including program administrators and policymakers
- Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or deliverables and coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Please also provide a writing sample that demonstrates policy analysis or program operation and monitoring skills, and reflects independent analysis and writing, such as a white paper or decision memo. You will also be asked to provide your desired salary range during the application process.
Available Locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Chicago, IL; Remote
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $70,000 – $90,000.
Staff in our Health unit will eventually work with our largest client, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS). Most staff working on CMS contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85. Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside CMS. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
by Irma Moore | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Pricing Analyst (remote opportunity) will establish and enforce pricing guidelines for EdAdvisory products and services. The Pricing Analyst produces pricing proposals for all new sales opportunities, aligned to the EdAdvisory pricing model and applied consistently across contracts. They are responsible for monitoring industry pricing trends and recommending improvements or adjustments, as needed, and they will work closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy and viability of EdAdvisory pricing models.
Bright Horizons is a leading provider of workforce education programs that future-proof organizations by building employee skills. We know the best organizations are fueled by people inspired by their jobs and professional possibilities. We help top employers around the country provide that inspiration, with affordable, targeted, and guided education programs that build professional futures. Our goal is to create pathways and learning opportunities that align employees’ career goals to organizational skills needs, addressing engagement, filling talent gaps, and transforming workforces to be ready for the future.
What you will be doing:
- Produce comprehensive price proposals across a diversified portfolio of products and services to support sales opportunities, contract renewals and projects for new and existing clients
- Analyze and report on pricing practices and strategies across clients and products, identify trends, and recommend improvements to achieve business objectives
- Perform validation of final contracts/SOW to ensure alignment to proposals
- Collaborate with other teams to develop pricing and cost evaluation models for new products and/or services that are aligned to business and revenue goals
- Monitor and gather competitor pricing information and make recommendations for improvements
- Develop and maintain standard pricing analysis and performance monitoring systems, processes, tools and resources
- Produce additional data analyses to support EdAdvisory client and business needs, as required
What we hope you bring to this role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a financial or accounting discipline or comparable experience required
- 4-6 years’ related work experience, including cost and financial modeling, ideally in a SaaS environment
- Proficient in a wide range of analytical, quantitative, and statistical techniques and tools to derive insights from large and complex sets of business data.
- Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
- Proven experience with a typical sales opportunity and proposal process
- Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
- Strong ability to collaborate virtually across departments, including product, legal, sales/growth, operations, and executive leadership
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment
- Impeccable attention to detail, organization skills, responsiveness, and customer-service philosophy
Compensation Range: $68,000 – $79,000 annual salary
The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.
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