State Initiatives Project Manager

Center For Improving Value In Health Care•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit that leverages data to drive price transparency, advance health equity, and improve health and health care for Coloradans. As the designated administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), we transform claims data into powerful insights that inform policy, foster accountability, and accelerate system-level improvement. We partner with communities, health systems, policymakers, and leaders across the state to advance affordability, equity, and outcomes – and we approach this work with analytical rigor, creativity, and a commitment to measurable impact. We envision a community where everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and can access affordable, high-quality care. Our core values – Service, Stewardship, Integrity, and Equity – guide every aspect of our work and reflect our dedication to empower people and organizations working to improve health and well-being across the state. The State Initiatives Project Manager works collaboratively across CIVHC’s teams and with external partners to develop project plans, track activities, and ensure accurate, complete, and timely fulfillment of Colorado state government projects. This position coordinates tasks involved in multiple competing projects and maintains open lines of communication between CIVHC analytics teams and the State of Colorado. The role works closely with the Data Solutions Department and the Public Reporting subject matter expert (SME) to provide input and guidance to develop new analytics and enhance existing reports. The State Initiatives Project Manager serves as the project lead, monitoring project progress and hours in CIVHC’s project planning tool, anticipating challenges and mitigating risks, delegating tasks, conducting and participating in regular internal and external project meetings, and ensuring projects are high-quality, accurate, timely, and actionable.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple data-focused projects simultaneously
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make recommendations aligned with customer needs
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Experience with project planning/project management software
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to develop and execute long-term work plans with multiple partners and overlapping deadlines
Creativity, tenacity, diligence, and curiosity
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, statistics, business, IT, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in place of a degree
Three or more years of project or program management experience; certification preferred
Three years of experience working in a health care or health insurance organization
Understanding of data utilization in a health care, health insurance, or population health setting
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Denver metro area.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong project management skills to manage multiple co-occurring projects and contract requirements
Ability to understand and speak to the needs of diverse health care partners
Experience with large-scale data sets and analytics; claims data experience preferred
Experience participating in or leading a Supportive Project Management Office
Experience presenting to executive-level partners
Limited relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates who intend to relocate to the Denver area.

Responsibilities

Primary project management lead for State of Colorado projects and deliverables, leading development and execution of annual project plans as well as creating and maintaining detailed project plans for individual projects
Monitor project progress and hours in CIVHC’s project planning tool
Collaborate with CIVHC people managers on resource assignments to ensure timely execution of projects and deliverables, and support accurate time tracking
Coordinate across CIVHC teams and monitor all phases of production to ensure timely and high-quality execution of projects
Ensure projects are accurate, complete, delivered on time and within budget, and responsive to specifications
Use designated project management tools for task assignments, scheduling, and oversight
Serve as the secondary point of contact for the State of Colorado, including soliciting input and feedback before, during, and after project completion
Participate in external and internal discussions to help develop project goals and deliverables that meet State needs
Lead cross-functional project status meetings and support resolution of barriers to project execution
Maintain open lines of communication between CIVHC analytics teams and the State of Colorado
Collaborate with CIVHC analysts and external partners to determine appropriate methodologies for State reporting and analytics
Provide input on appropriate visualizations, format, and documentation to support widespread understanding and use of data
Work closely with Data Solutions and Public Reporting SME to enhance analytics and reporting outputs
Continually improve data project management processes to increase efficiencies and documentation
Maintain Salesforce project records to support revenue tracking

Benefits

403b Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
9 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Company-paid parking
On-site workout facility
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and work-from-home options
Employee wellness program
Internal professional development opportunities
Position may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.