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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
The Executive Director, Medicaid Performance Management is a senior segment leader responsible for driving performance improvement across Aetna's Medicaid portfolio. This role serves as a strategic partner to market and segment leadership, helping identify opportunities, prioritize interventions, establish governance, drive accountability, and measure realized impact across financial, operational, quality, clinical, and regulatory performance domains.
The Executive Director will work across multiple Medicaid health plans and partner closely with leaders in Finance, Medical Economics, Revenue Integrity, Payment Integrity, Quality, Care Management, Network, Product, Clinical, and Operations. The role requires the ability to translate complex performance data into actionable insights, lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, support market turnaround efforts, and ensure measurable outcomes are achieved.
This individual will function as both a strategic advisor and execution leader, bringing together disparate teams to solve enterprise performance challenges and accelerate results across the Medicaid business. The role aligns with the organization's mission to maximize performance across all Medicaid markets through opportunity identification, governance, accountability, execution support, and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Performance Leadership
Lead performance management activities across assigned Medicaid markets and enterprise initiatives.
Assess financial, operational, quality, clinical, and regulatory performance to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Develop performance assessments and recommendations for executive leadership.
Establish and maintain performance monitoring frameworks, KPI scorecards, dashboards, and accountability processes.
Support forecasting, trend analysis, and performance reviews to drive informed decision making.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Medicaid leaders regarding enterprise and market performance.
Performance Improvement & Transformation
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives focused on improving Medicaid financial and operational performance.
Partner with enterprise/segment and market leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact improvement opportunities.
Facilitate root-cause analyses and develop action plans for underperforming markets and strategic priorities.
Drive execution of enterprise interventions and monitor progress against established goals.
Measure, validate, and communicate realized business impact and value realization.
Lead special projects, market turnaround efforts, and enterprise performance initiatives.
Market Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with Medicaid market CEOs, State Presidents, functional leaders, and enterprise partners.
Support market operating reviews and executive performance discussions.
Facilitate collaboration across Finance, Operations, Product, Quality, Clinical, Network, and Analytics teams.
Identify barriers to execution and escalate issues requiring leadership action.
Serve as a liaison between enterprise functions and markets to ensure alignment and accountability.
Governance & Executive Reporting
Develop executive-level scorecards, dashboards, reports, and performance narratives.
Establish governance structures that drive accountability and sustained performance improvement.
Lead preparation of materials for executive reviews, operating committees, and senior leadership forums.
Monitor actions, risks, dependencies, and outcomes across performance initiatives.
Ensure consistent reporting methodologies and performance management standards across markets.
Strategic Planning & Value Creation
Support development of enterprise Medicaid performance strategies and multi-year improvement roadmaps.
Evaluate market opportunities, regulatory developments, competitive trends, and emerging risks.
Partner with leadership to prioritize investments and initiatives based on business impact.
Support the development and deployment of best practices across the Medicaid portfolio.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in healthcare, managed care, consulting, strategy, finance, operations, performance management, or business transformation.
5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
Demonstrated experience driving measurable business results through performance improvement efforts.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, financial performance drivers, and enterprise performance management.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive facilitation capabilities.
Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into actionable recommendations and executive-level communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Medicaid managed care experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multiple health plans, markets, or business units simultaneously.
Background in enterprise performance management, operational excellence, business transformation, consulting, or strategy.
Knowledge of key Medicaid performance levers including:
Revenue Integrity
Payment Integrity
Quality / HEDIS
Risk Adjustment
Care Management
Medical Cost Management
Value-Based Care
Network Performance
Affordability and Cost Strategy
Experience working directly with senior executives and market leadership teams.
MBA, MHA, MPH, or other advanced degree preferred.
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent performance improvement certification preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/14/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
The Executive Director, Medicaid Performance Management is a senior segment leader responsible for driving performance improvement across Aetna's Medicaid portfolio. This role serves as a strategic partner to market and segment leadership, helping identify opportunities, prioritize interventions, establish governance, drive accountability, and measure realized impact across financial, operational, quality, clinical, and regulatory performance domains.
The Executive Director will work across multiple Medicaid health plans and partner closely with leaders in Finance, Medical Economics, Revenue Integrity, Payment Integrity, Quality, Care Management, Network, Product, Clinical, and Operations. The role requires the ability to translate complex performance data into actionable insights, lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, support market turnaround efforts, and ensure measurable outcomes are achieved.
This individual will function as both a strategic advisor and execution leader, bringing together disparate teams to solve enterprise performance challenges and accelerate results across the Medicaid business. The role aligns with the organization's mission to maximize performance across all Medicaid markets through opportunity identification, governance, accountability, execution support, and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Performance Leadership
Lead performance management activities across assigned Medicaid markets and enterprise initiatives.
Assess financial, operational, quality, clinical, and regulatory performance to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Develop performance assessments and recommendations for executive leadership.
Establish and maintain performance monitoring frameworks, KPI scorecards, dashboards, and accountability processes.
Support forecasting, trend analysis, and performance reviews to drive informed decision making.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Medicaid leaders regarding enterprise and market performance.
Performance Improvement & Transformation
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives focused on improving Medicaid financial and operational performance.
Partner with enterprise/segment and market leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact improvement opportunities.
Facilitate root-cause analyses and develop action plans for underperforming markets and strategic priorities.
Drive execution of enterprise interventions and monitor progress against established goals.
Measure, validate, and communicate realized business impact and value realization.
Lead special projects, market turnaround efforts, and enterprise performance initiatives.
Market Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with Medicaid market CEOs, State Presidents, functional leaders, and enterprise partners.
Support market operating reviews and executive performance discussions.
Facilitate collaboration across Finance, Operations, Product, Quality, Clinical, Network, and Analytics teams.
Identify barriers to execution and escalate issues requiring leadership action.
Serve as a liaison between enterprise functions and markets to ensure alignment and accountability.
Governance & Executive Reporting
Develop executive-level scorecards, dashboards, reports, and performance narratives.
Establish governance structures that drive accountability and sustained performance improvement.
Lead preparation of materials for executive reviews, operating committees, and senior leadership forums.
Monitor actions, risks, dependencies, and outcomes across performance initiatives.
Ensure consistent reporting methodologies and performance management standards across markets.
Strategic Planning & Value Creation
Support development of enterprise Medicaid performance strategies and multi-year improvement roadmaps.
Evaluate market opportunities, regulatory developments, competitive trends, and emerging risks.
Partner with leadership to prioritize investments and initiatives based on business impact.
Support the development and deployment of best practices across the Medicaid portfolio.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in healthcare, managed care, consulting, strategy, finance, operations, performance management, or business transformation.
5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
Demonstrated experience driving measurable business results through performance improvement efforts.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, financial performance drivers, and enterprise performance management.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive facilitation capabilities.
Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into actionable recommendations and executive-level communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Medicaid managed care experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multiple health plans, markets, or business units simultaneously.
Background in enterprise performance management, operational excellence, business transformation, consulting, or strategy.
Knowledge of key Medicaid performance levers including:
Revenue Integrity
Payment Integrity
Quality / HEDIS
Risk Adjustment
Care Management
Medical Cost Management
Value-Based Care
Network Performance
Affordability and Cost Strategy
Experience working directly with senior executives and market leadership teams.
MBA, MHA, MPH, or other advanced degree preferred.
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent performance improvement certification preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/14/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related business field
- Experience designing or administering annual performance review and goal-setting cycles
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and performance management software
- Knowledge of competency frameworks, rating calibration, and 360-degree feedback methods
- Strong data analysis skills for interpreting performance trends and identifying gaps
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred by many mid-to-large employers
Tips for Your Performance Management Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the systems used
Employers expect you to name the performance management platforms and appraisal frameworks you've worked with directly. Calling out specific tools like goal-setting software or rating calibration systems signals hands-on experience, not just familiarity with the concept.
Quantify process outcomes, not just activities
Hiring managers want to see what changed after you touched a performance cycle. Replace phrases like 'managed the annual review process' with specifics about reduced cycle time, manager adoption rates, or calibration consistency improvements you can speak to concretely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists performance management specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to sharpen your search
Performance management looks different in a regulated healthcare network than in a fast-scaling tech firm. Target openings in industries where your existing framework knowledge, compliance exposure, or sector-specific appraisal experience already maps to what the employer needs.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most interviews for this role include a scenario question about a failed review cycle or low manager buy-in. Walk in with a real example of a performance program you redesigned or rescued, covering what broke, what you changed, and how you measured the fix.
Negotiate the job scope, not just the offer
Before accepting, clarify whether you'll own full-cycle performance management or support one piece of it. Roles titled identically can range from building programs from scratch to maintaining an existing system, and that scope difference matters for your career trajectory.
Performance Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most performance management specialists?
The most active employers for performance management specialists right now are JPMorganChase, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and NVIDIA, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and federal contractors tend to post consistently throughout the year.
How many performance management specialist jobs are remote?
About 78% of performance management specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on facilitation, data analysis, and system administration rather than on-site presence. Roles focused on analytics, program design, and HRIS administration skew most remote, while positions requiring in-person manager coaching or calibration sessions are more likely to be hybrid or on-site.
How do you become a performance management specialist?
Start with a foundation in HR, organizational psychology, or business administration, then gain direct exposure to performance cycles by working in generalist HR roles that include review administration. Build fluency with appraisal frameworks like OKRs or competency models, learn at least one major HRIS platform, and earn a credential such as SHRM-CP or PHR to signal technical depth to employers.
Can I get hired as a performance management specialist without direct experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show transferable work. HR coordinators or generalists who have supported annual review cycles, managed calibration logistics, or built out goal-setting templates often make the transition successfully. Emphasize any project where you shaped how performance was measured or communicated, even if that wasn't your official job title, and pair it with a relevant certification.
What does the performance management specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your HR background and system experience, followed by a structured interview with scenario questions about underperforming review cycles, stakeholder resistance, or program redesign. Some organizations add a practical exercise, such as reviewing a sample performance policy or presenting a proposed change to an existing process, before a final conversation with HR leadership.
Where can I find and apply to performance management specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to performance management specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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