Director, Configuration

MVP Health Care
Schenectady, NY, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$133,120.0 - $177,050.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Information Systems Data Mapping Software Version Control

Job description

  • Lead end-to-end configuration delivery, including intake, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
  • Drive automation, quality assurance, and testing standards to improve release speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage configuration release planning and calendars, ensuring predictable, low-risk deployments aligned with business priorities.
  • Oversee complex benefit, reimbursement, and data mapping configurations with strong validation, testing, and rollback controls.
  • Establish governance frameworks including version control, traceability, peer reviews, and change management best practices.
  • Implement risk-based controls, compliance standards, and audit-ready documentation to support regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Monitor configuration performance metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement to increase reliability and reduce defects.
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing configuration teams through coaching, knowledge transfer, and talent development initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for critical configuration issues, leading root cause analysis, stakeholder communication, and timely resolution., MVP Health Care is committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. MVP adheres to pay transparency nondiscrimination principles. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be extended individually based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years leadership experience in claims configuration or core administrative systems within health insurance/managed care. Proven ability to develop and retain high-performing teams.
  • 7-10 years’ experience with deep Facets configuration expertise (benefits, products, provider reimbursement, workflow rules) and experience establishing governance/quality controls in regulated environments.
  • Experience supporting multi-line-of-business payer environments and large-scale configuration change initiatives preferred.
  • Experience driving automation/modernization, integration, or platform transformation efforts in core administrative systems desired.

About the company

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health Care

At MVP Health Care, we’re on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone. That means embracing innovation, championing equity, and continuously improving how we serve our communities. Our team is powered by people who are curious, humble, and committed to making a difference-every interaction, every day. We’ve been putting people first for over 40 years, offering high-quality health plans across New York and Vermont and partnering with forward-thinking organizations to deliver more personalized, equitable, and accessible care. As a not-for-profit, we invest in what matters most: our customers, our communities, and our team.

What’s in it for you:

  • Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
  • A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
  • An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District , one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York , and an Inclusive Workplace .

You’ll contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by bringing curiosity to spark innovation, humility to collaborate as a team, and a deep commitment to being the difference for our customers. Your role will reflect our shared goal of enhancing health care delivery and building healthier, more vibrant communities., At MVP Health Care, we believe creating healthier communities begins with nurturing a healthy workplace. As an organization, we strive to create space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life to have a voice and thrive. Our shared curiosity and connectedness make us stronger, and our unique perspectives are catalysts for creativity and collaboration.

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