[Hiring] VBC Program Manager @Vitae Health Systems

Role Description

The VBC Program Manager builds and runs the operating rhythm of the LEAD ACO, ensuring that the work driving results (beneficiary alignment, utilization, quality performance, and program compliance) is tracked, scheduled, and followed through on time. This is a hands-on operating role.

• Lead the VBC operations team.
• Run the weekly and monthly performance cadence with the VBC data resource.
• Work with the VBC clinical team and operations managers to turn performance data into clear, prioritized actions.
• Own the calendar, cadence, and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, nursing, or a related field.
• 4+ years in value-based care, ACO operations, or population health (provider-side strongly preferred).
• Direct experience in a CMS ACO model (ACO REACH, especially High Needs, MSSP, or LEAD).
• Experience in post-acute, SNF, or long-term care.
• 2+ years managing staff.
• Track record running recurring operating cadences and hitting deadlines.
• Experience running structured improvement cycles (e.g., PDSA, Lean) and building playbooks.
• Working knowledge of CMS alignment (claims-based and voluntary), ACO quality measures, beneficiary protections and marketing requirements, and benchmark and settlement basics.
• Ability to drive follow-through across clinical, operational, and data teams without direct authority.
• Clear communicator who can explain data to clinicians and leaders, and is comfortable with financial and utilization reports, Excel, BI dashboards, and EHR data.

Requirements

• Oversee the voluntary alignment program against leadership-set targets and deadlines.
• Monitor utilization drivers (admissions, readmissions, ED visits, post-acute stays).
• Review operational CMS reports and data feeds monthly.
• Maintain the master calendar of CMS deadlines and deliverables.
• Verify that beneficiary notifications and outreach activities are completed, tracked, and documented to CMS requirements.
• Lead root cause reviews when measures move off target.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Work From Home.
• Free Food & Snacks.
• Wellness Resources.