Program Manager, MassHealth Equity Program - OCA (2026-52133)

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Program Manager, MassHealth Equity Program - OCA

Job Number: 2026-52133

Category: Administrative Professional

Location: North Quincy, MA

Shift: Day

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School

Department: Office Of Clinical Affairs

Job Type: Full-Time

Union Code: Non Union Position - Non Unit Professional (W60)

Num. Openings: 1

Post Date: Oct. 2, 2026

Work Location: Hybrid

Salary Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Under the general direction of the MassHealth Chief Medical Officer/Director of OCA, or designee, the Program Manager for MassHealth Equity and Quality Policy and Programs (EQPP) works directly with MassHealth Programs and Office of Clinical Affairs leadership to promote high quality, equitable care for MassHealth members.

Focus area for this position: This position has a focus on population health, quality, and equity performance improvement and internal and external reporting initiatives for MassHealth equity and quality programs.

Responsibilities

Health Equity and Quality Program Strategy and Design

• Support, in partnership with MassHealth program teams, strategy and design of MassHealth health equity and quality for MassHealth plans and providers such as accountable care organizations, managed care organizations, Integrated Care plans, hospitals, and behavioral health providers.

• Collaborate with and support leadership to develop program elements such as:

• Selection of quality and health equity measures

• Setting of performance targets

• Establishing and testing performance assessment methodologies

• Iterating on program design

• Reporting

• Evaluation

• Performance Management

• Support on agency-wide clinical priorities

• Support MassHealth and OCA leadership to ensure that organization-wide equity and quality initiatives are aligned and advancing MassHealth strategic goals

Health Equity and Quality Program Implementation and Program Management

• Manage, in partnership with MassHealth program teams, implementation of MassHealth equity/quality measurement and value-based purchasing programs for MassHealth plans and providers such accountable care organizations, managed care organizations, Integrated Care plans, hospitals, and behavioral health providers
• Act as a subject matter expert on equity and quality measurement/improvement, including by maintaining current knowledge of major national quality and equity initiatives
• Support program evaluation and monitoring
• Oversee and/or support related vendor procurement, contracting, and vendor management
• Maintain and update relevant contractual and regulatory documents
• Establish and maintain linkages within OCA and MassHealth to support equity- and quality-related projects for MassHealth
• Provide strategic input to and support for MassHealth program teams in designing and implementing equity and quality improvement activities for MassHealth providers
• Manage day-to-day logistics and operational needs of the program, including but not limited to project management, convening, and materials preparation to ensure timely and complete deliverables and to meet internal and external requirements
• Monitor and support compliance with federal and state regulations and other requirements.

Health Equity and Quality Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Support stakeholder engagement and education through activities such as regular office hours, stakeholder communications, and through other venues as assigned
• Support relevant MassHealth program needs, including by preparing materials, managing activities, and being accountable for necessary follow-up activities
• Support oversight of contracted vendors on MassHealth equity and quality measurement programs

Cross-Cutting Health Equity and Quality Initiatives

• Serve as a subject matter expert for MassHealth quality and health equity measurement programs
• Support design and implementation of cross-cutting quality and equity initiatives that impact multiple programs within MassHealth

Leadership/Management

Provide functional supervision of other specific project/program staff as needed.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level:

Masters Degree or Equivalent in Health Care or Business Administration, Public Health, or a closely related field.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience:

• Supporting health care quality and/or equity health measurement and performance programs
• Working in a MassHealth plan and/or provider organization related to the focus area for this position

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

Preferred Experience:

Experience implementing health equity initiatives at a health care organization.

Experience with program evaluation

Posting Disclaimer:

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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