Team Leader – Government Network Programs

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! 

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Job Description

About the Role: As a people-leader, you will coach, mentor and lead a team dedicated to delivering results related to government programs, specifically Medicare Advantage (MA), initiatives in support of overall Medicare Advantage plan performance through coding accuracy/risk adjustment, care delivery and cost of care programs. These initiatives are comprised of multiple interrelated projects that are interdependent, integrated, and/or highly complex. Prioritization is key in this role. You will effectively collaborate and build strong relationships with health networks and government programs leadership, joint venture leadership, program management, technology, vendor partners and other business functions to drive and achieve government programs objectives and key results.  

Because this role will be a leader of others, you will directly impact the success, growth, and development of team members. It is critical that you are a role model for behaviors that demonstrate Wellmark’s Leader Success Expectations, which includes setting clear expectations, defining accountabilities, providing regular coaching, facilitating change, and providing an overall positive work environment. In addition to outstanding leadership skills, you have a passion for healthcare and leading positive change. 

About You: Ideal candidates thrive in a startup-like environment, have proven experience in implementing enterprise-wide strategy and program management, and a demonstrated history of cultivating and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally. You possess a strong understanding of the healthcare industry with government health plan knowledge. You are a “strong operator” with a highly organized and results-driven leadership and working style. You may not know everything about Medicare Advantage, but you have a keen ability to listen, retain and synthesize details to develop and monitor programs and initiatives. In addition, you have exceptional organizational change management capabilities, with a track record of driving impactful transformation.  

Why You Should Join Us: By joining our Medicare Advantage team, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact healthcare's future. You will be a part of a team where innovation, agility, and new ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Your leadership will directly contribute to improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, optimizing network performance, and positioning our organization as a leader in Medicare Advantage. Check out our opening and apply today!  

*This position will work a hybrid schedule: Tuesday through Thursday in Wellmark's Des Moines office, with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday. As a leader, there may be additional days in the office to meet business needs. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 4+ years of related healthcare industry experience that reflects experience managing multiple interrelated projects which are interdependent, integrated, and/or highly complex.
• Strong abilities in the interpretation of data (e.g. outcomes, trends, assessment of benchmark data). Demonstrated problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills with the ability to recognize inconsistencies, analyze for reasonableness and accuracy, research and come to conclusion in a wide variety of changing analytical situations.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic, ongoing relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Leadership skills typically gained through a combination of project or informal leadership that demonstrates knowledge of work processes, products and services, and leadership competencies.
• Proven skills in motivating and influencing others; ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Effective consultation skills, including the ability to persuade and influence key decision makers.
• Demonstr