Entry Level Performance Manager Jobs
New grad performance manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Non-Profit & Social Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Avis Budget, PERI, and YMCA hiring at this level now.
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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.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois is part of Aetna® and the CVS Health® family, one of our country’s leading health care organizations. We’ve been serving people who use Medicaid services for over 30 years; from kids, adults and seniors to people with disabilities or other serious health issues.
Our Manager of Medicaid Provider Performance is a vital role in advancing the organization’s value-based care (VBC) strategy for the Illinois Medicaid Market. This position is essential to developing and managing provider relationships that drive improved health outcomes, cost efficiency, and compliance with state and federal Medicaid obligations. Critical will be developing and implementing strategic initiatives to increase provider readiness from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care models.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as trusted partner to strategic providers, resolving contract-related issues, conducting targeted research, and delivering practical solutions for ad hoc and ongoing needs.
- Lead execution of operational processes that support value-based care objectives.
- Analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights, including provider performance trends, utilization patterns, cost drivers, and priorities for improved outcomes.
- Monitor financial and clinical performance related to value-based care contracts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and utilization improvement.
- Create data-driven materials to present to internal and external stakeholders, translating performance trends into clear insights and opportunities for action.
- Coordinate meetings with provider leadership teams to review performance, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Act as a liaison between data analytics teams and providers to support effective use of and access to reporting and ensure providers obtain the intended value from data.
- Identify areas to improve processes and efficiency, including through the use of AI tools and/or automation.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in healthcare operations, data analytics, administration, or a related role.
- Skilled in using data management and analysis tools, such as Excel, SQL, data visualization software, and/or AI solutions, to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in translating complex performance information into clear, executive-ready materials.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Medicaid reimbursement models, value-based care, and shared risk arrangements.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,330.00 - $145,860.00This 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.
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: 08/22/2026
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.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois is part of Aetna® and the CVS Health® family, one of our country’s leading health care organizations. We’ve been serving people who use Medicaid services for over 30 years; from kids, adults and seniors to people with disabilities or other serious health issues.
Our Manager of Medicaid Provider Performance is a vital role in advancing the organization’s value-based care (VBC) strategy for the Illinois Medicaid Market. This position is essential to developing and managing provider relationships that drive improved health outcomes, cost efficiency, and compliance with state and federal Medicaid obligations. Critical will be developing and implementing strategic initiatives to increase provider readiness from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care models.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as trusted partner to strategic providers, resolving contract-related issues, conducting targeted research, and delivering practical solutions for ad hoc and ongoing needs.
- Lead execution of operational processes that support value-based care objectives.
- Analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights, including provider performance trends, utilization patterns, cost drivers, and priorities for improved outcomes.
- Monitor financial and clinical performance related to value-based care contracts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and utilization improvement.
- Create data-driven materials to present to internal and external stakeholders, translating performance trends into clear insights and opportunities for action.
- Coordinate meetings with provider leadership teams to review performance, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Act as a liaison between data analytics teams and providers to support effective use of and access to reporting and ensure providers obtain the intended value from data.
- Identify areas to improve processes and efficiency, including through the use of AI tools and/or automation.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in healthcare operations, data analytics, administration, or a related role.
- Skilled in using data management and analysis tools, such as Excel, SQL, data visualization software, and/or AI solutions, to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in translating complex performance information into clear, executive-ready materials.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Medicaid reimbursement models, value-based care, and shared risk arrangements.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,330.00 - $145,860.00This 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.
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: 08/22/2026
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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Entry Level Performance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level performance manager job?
Entry level performance manager roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking and comfort with data, even without years of experience. Internships, coursework in business analytics or operations, and a portfolio showing how you tracked or improved a process give you a real edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight measurable results from any past role, project, or academic work helps you stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level performance managers?
Companies hiring entry level performance managers right now include Avis Budget, PERI, and YMCA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers large enterprises building out analytics teams and mid-size organizations that need early-career professionals to own reporting and improvement workflows from day one.
Are there remote entry level performance manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 25% of entry level performance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which gives new candidates flexibility to apply beyond their immediate geography. Many fully on-site roles are concentrated in operations-heavy sectors where hands-on process observation is part of the job.
Are these new grad performance manager jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior performance manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists internship work or academic projects as acceptable background, or substitutes a strong portfolio for a longer resume. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "will train" in the job description to confirm the fit.
Which industries hire the most entry level performance managers?
Entry Level performance manager roles concentrate in Non-Profit & Social Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they run continuous improvement programs, need frequent reporting cycles, and rely on junior analysts to build the data pipelines and dashboards that senior leaders act on.