DEPUTY, MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, HS (UC) - CHIEF, PAYER ...

The County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services is seeking to fill the position of DEPUTY, MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, HS (UC) - CHIEF, PAYER STRATEGY AND CONTRACTING, HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.  This position is unclassified (at-will) and reports to the Department of Health Services (DHS), Chief, Deputy Director Clinical Affairs and Population Health. The incumbent will direct a multidisciplinary team responsible for contract development, payer compliance, operational alignment and audit readiness. This role leads the negotiation and management of complex, multi-million-dollar healthcare contracts with managed care plans and third-party payers, ensuring DHS secures optimal reimbursement and meets all regulatory requirements. Provides executive oversight and direction for a wide range of critical administrative and regulatory functions essential to DHS's payer contract execution and compliance. The incumbent directs continuous assessment of State and Federal policy and regulatory changes - including Medi-Cal, DHCS, and DMHC requirements - evaluates their fiscal and operational implications for DHS, advises Executive Leadership on necessary strategic actions, and oversees enterprise-wide performance, reporting, and audit coordination of all payer contracts. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure. To download the brochure, click here. To view and print a copy of the brochure, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IS AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2026-04-16