Payer Analytics Consultant (Temporary)

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. 

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go through December 31, 2026. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

This position can be filled within any of our Alliance service areas or remotely for those residing within the state of California.

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

Reporting to the Payment Strategy Director, this position:

• Designs and validates managed care payer models and performs moderately complex analysis to evaluate the feasibility of payer reimbursement methodologies
• Conducts moderately complex financial analysis to support successful payer reimbursement outcomes
• Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve payer reimbursement objectives

The Payment Strategy department ensures the Alliance's payments to our network are adequate to our revenue. We also work to advance our payment methodology in order to achieve the best quality healthcare while reducing costs.

• Technically strong, with proven experience in payer financial modeling, provider payment methodologies, payment structure design, and reimbursement strategy development.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, skilled in data interpretation, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to inform decision-making and optimize payment accuracy.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused, working effectively across departments — including finance, provider network management, operations, and clinical teams — to align analytics with business goals.
• A clear and professional communicator, able to explain complex financial and analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relationship-driven, fostering productive partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support shared priorities and ensure alignment.
• Curious and improvement-minded, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and support innovative payment strategies.

• Knowledge of:
• Windows based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Visual Basic, and Excel (including pivot tables), and database systems
• Methods and techniques of financial modeling and analysis 
• Principles and practices of provider reimbursement methodologies, pricing, and fee schedules for all provider types, including hospital, physician, and ancillary providers
• Healthcare industry specific terms and healthcare related data types and structures, including member, claims, clinical, and provider types
• National standards for fee-for-service and value-based provider reimbursement methodologies, including risk-sharing models
• Data modeling techniques and business analytical and data mining tools, including SQL, and data visualization tools, such as Tableau
• Ability to:
  • Collect, interpret, and evaluate data, detect patterns, brainstorm solutions, consider multiple factors when making decisions, and project consequences of recommendations
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking, and research skills, identify and troubleshoot issues, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations for action
  • Translate data into understandable information and deliver solutions that improve business processes
  • Act as a technical resource, provide guidance related to area of assignment, and explain related regulations, processes, and programs
  • Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guides
  • Work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization while supporting multiple stakeholders
• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, or a related field
  • A minimum of three years of experience performing financial healthcare reimbursement analysis (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.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (this is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options. 

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.