Application Services Director

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful consideration. That’s why we do not use AI or automated systems to review applications. Every application is reviewed by a real human member of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves, our review process may take a little longer — and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully. 

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, we do give priority to those who live in, or near, our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa. Our mission of accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation leads everything we do, and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment. 

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Application Services Director overseeing the Application Services Department.

This position can be located in one of our service counties (Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito) or remotely in California with expected travel to Alliance service area(s) approximately once a quarter. Must reside in California upon hire.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this position: 

• Provides strategic management oversight in implementing, directing and monitoring the Alliance’s Application Services Department functions
• Directs the Application Services Department, acts as a subject matter expert, and provides direction and advice on application development functions and overall business operations 
• Directs, manages and supervises Application Services Department staff

Our Mission is to manage, develop, and integrate software solutions for the Alliance to ensure mission goals and regulatory requirements are processed efficiently, timely, and accurately. Our vision is to be a trusted partner in delivering software solutions and process automation, empowering Alliance staff to provide integrated member care and achieve operational excellence through efficiency, accuracy, and confidence. ​

• Be a well-seasoned leader with expertise in application lifecycle management
• Have experience in large scale, enterprise software implementation (Claims, Care Management, ERP or CRM experience a plus)
• Be well-versed in application development best practices, including the design of reference architecture
• Enhance operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies and tools to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Operationalize the organization's strategic vision for enterprise applications and operational efficiency
• Have skill in reducing barriers and moving the work forward
• Be collaborative and a true team player, with strength in mentoring teams
• Be effective at managing priorities and deadlines and empowering teams to do their best work
   

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here. 

• Knowledge of:
• Methods and techniques associated with executing the full Application Management Lifecycle (ALM) & Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, technical design, development, testing, release, and support
• Software development processes 
• Software and systems architecture development
• Promoting and applying change management principles
• Secure healthcare electronic information exchange, including protocol standards, messaging standards, data types and elements
• Ability to:
  • Direct, manage, supervise, mentor, train and evaluate the work of staff
  • Provide leadership, facilitate meetings, and partner with and guide managers and employees in the resolution of issues
  • Act as a technical resource and explain complex laws, regulations, processes, and programs related to area of responsibility
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, accurately collect, manage and analyze data, identify issues, offer recommendations and potential consequences, and mitigate risk
  • Review and assess overall department function, core work, goals and structure, develop and implement short- and long-term planning to achieve strategic plans, and complete an annual department assessment
• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field 
  • A minimum of ten years of experience related to application services and development and electronic data interchange, including a minimum of three years of experience in a healthcare environment and a minimum of three years of management-level experience (a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us. 

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.