Operations Associate – Value-Based Platform

Company Description

This position requires the candidate to be local to Renton, WA or Washington, D.C. and to work onsite as needed.

Risant Health, a nonprofit affiliate of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is transforming healthcare by accelerating the adoption of value-based care across community health systems. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Risant Health partners with nonprofit, community-based systems—starting with Geisinger—to expand access to care that prioritizes health outcomes and affordability.

Backed by nearly 80 years of Kaiser Permanente’s value-based care expertise, Risant Health operates independently to support its portfolio of health systems with shared resources, strategic guidance, and operational support—while preserving their community roots.

Job Description

The Risant Health Value-Based Care Platform empowers communities to engage with value-based care by delivering simple, equitable, and evidence-based solutions across diverse healthcare settings. It supports clinicians and consumers alike through intuitive tools that align incentives and improve health outcomes. The platform’s core function is to unify multi-payer, multi-provider environments under a shared commitment to better care experiences and results.

The VBP Operations Associate supports the success of Risant Health’s Value-Based Care Platform by managing project plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely execution of key initiatives. This role enhances operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration, issue resolution, and effective communication. Reporting to the VBP Strategy & Operations Lead, the associate plays a vital role in aligning day-to-day operations with strategic goals.

• Operational Support: Support day-to-day activities of the Risant Health VBP function by coordinating with internal teams, Kaiser Permanente, other Risant Health organizations, and external vendors to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Project Management: Develop, manage, and execute project plans for VBP initiatives, including tool launches and event preparation. Track progress, adjust timelines as needed, and maintain tools like trackers and scorecards to measure success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a flexible team member by supporting various operational tasks, resolving issues, and facilitating effective communication across teams.
• Individual Contributor: This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in business operations, with a proven track record of managing projects and driving operational efficiency, preferably in a startup environment.
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Experience working in healthcare, with familiarity in provider and/or payer operations, particularly back- and middle-office functions.
• Corporate Function Familiarity: Understanding of core corporate services such as HR, finance, and IT, and the ability to effectively leverage these functions to support operational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred exposure to value-based care programs.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and manage project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Skilled in building dynamic financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis; proficient in translating complex data into actionable insights using Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools to drive strategic decision-making.

Additional Information

Risant Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position has a preliminary projected target base salary of $135,000 - 148,000. which is subject to change as additional market data is acquired. The position is also eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive wellness, time off, savings and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees at Risant Health.