VP of Strategy

Acentra Health, LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

Acentra Health is seeking a VP of Strategy to serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, driving strategy development, execution, and value realization. The role shapes, refines, and drives enterprise strategy to accelerate value creation, partnering closely with the CEO, executive team, and Board to translate the investment thesis into strategic initiatives supporting revenue growth, margin expansion, operational excellence, and long-term enterprise value. The VP combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and ensures strategic priorities align with financial targets, operational plans, and measurable outcomes. This position reports to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. The role leads enterprise strategy and strategic planning, supports acquisition strategy and portfolio optimization, prepares strategic materials for Board and investor engagement, and drives organizational alignment and transformation. The position also requires adherence to corporate policies, including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or qualifying directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the degree under the company’s experience-in-lieu policy.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, or senior operating roles.
Proven track record leading enterprise-level strategy and transformation.
Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of EBITDA drivers, cash flow, and ROI.
Proven success partnering with executive leadership teams to drive business outcomes.
Experience working directly with Boards and investors.
Strategic thinking and strong execution discipline.
Flexibility to travel to onsite meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

MBA or related advanced degree.
Experience in a private equity–backed environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development and refresh of Acentra Health’s enterprise strategy and translate the value creation plan into actionable strategic initiatives.
Identify growth levers, including organic growth, acquisitions, pricing, products, and market expansion.
Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions.
Partner with operational sectors to cascade enterprise strategy into sector strategies.
Lead the strategic planning process, including strategy development and execution, transformation, and the multi-year operating plan.
Ensure alignment among strategy, operating plans, and capital allocation.
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and establish execution governance through KPIs, dashboards, cadence, and risk tracking.
Remove barriers to execution and accelerate decision-making.
Work with the GovCorp team to support the definition and execution of acquisition strategy.
Lead components of strategic diligence and develop integration theses and synergy-capture frameworks.
Identify divestiture and portfolio rationalization opportunities, as applicable.
Prepare strategic materials for Board meetings and investor updates, and provide data-driven insights on performance against value creation targets.
Partner with private equity sponsors on strategic scenario modeling and exit planning.
Cascade strategy into clear business-unit and functional priorities, and align leadership incentives and performance metrics to strategic outcomes.
Drive a performance-oriented, data-driven culture and lead enterprise transformation efforts when required.
Read, understand, and adhere to corporate policies, including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.