Deputy Director

What We Do Aurrera Health Group (Aurrera Health) is a mission-driven, national health policy and strategic communications firm. Our mission is to advance access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care for all. We help states, counties, communities, foundations, non-profits, and federal agencies design and implement health policy and social services programs. Our team members have decades of experience working in the Medicaid, behavioral health, and social services fields at the federal, state, and local levels. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, with team members across the country, Aurrera Health Group is a small, woman-owned and women-led business. How We Support Our Clients Policy Research and AnalysisProgram Design, Implementation, and AssessmentStakeholder Engagement and FacilitationStrategic Planning and Change Management Technical AssistanceHealth Care Data Analysis What You’ll Do Lead in-depth policy research and produce thorough deliverablesConduct project management in the context of policy and program implementationManage multiple project tasks, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.Lead Policy Research & Analysis: Produce complex policy papers, slide decks, and other written materials with minimal supervision.Manage Multiple Projects: Coordinate work plans, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met across varied assignments.Engage with Stakeholders: Lead meetings, outreach, and alignment efforts.Proactive Client Service: Anticipate client and manager needs, offer solutions, and address challenges before they escalate. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 7 years of relevant health policy experience. Proven organizational and project management skills, strong client relationship experience. Knowledge and experience working on programs and policy impacting Medicaid members. Ability to lead teams and delegate effectively. Able to work Eastern, central, mountain, or pacific time zone business hours. Location: Aurrera Health Group is a fully remote organization, and candidates from all areas of the country are encouraged to apply. Occasional travel to company events, meetings, and client sites may be required, but the primary workstation for this position will be remote. As a national firm, the Aurrera Health Group team works across four time zones. Compensation and Benefits Aurrera Health Group offers competitive salaries based on industry standards and experience, skills, and responsibility. We maintain equitable pay bands for employees based on these factors. The starting pay range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000 per year, with an opportunity for an end-of-year bonus. Additionally, Aurrera Health Group offers a comprehensive benefit package, including: Generous leave program, including company holidays, vacation, sick, parental, and volunteer leave. Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan. Health, vision, dental insurance with generous employer premium contributions, and Flexible Spending Account plans. Short and long-term disability insurance plans. Home office and cell phone stipends, charitable donation matching, and other benefits Ready to Apply? Please attach both of the following: Resume (required)Include start and end month / year for each position. Indicate whether each role was full- or part-time and hours a week for part-time roles. Cover Letter (required)Explain why you are interested in Aurrera Health Group.Describe your Medicaid experience and how it aligns with this role. Important: Applications lacking both a resume and a tailored cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.