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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Services Director - **Company:** Central California Alliance for Health - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $205,000.0 - $265,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Services, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f2463f5ee0a9bd14 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Be a well-seasoned leader with expertise in application lifecycle management * Have experience in large scale, enterprise software implementation (Claims, Care Management, ERP or CRM experience a plus) * Be well-versed in application development best practices, including the design of reference architecture * Enhance operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies and tools to ensure high-quality deliverables * Operationalize the organization's strategic vision for enterprise applications and operational efficiency * Have skill in reducing barriers and moving the work forward * Be collaborative and a true team player, with strength in mentoring teams * Be effective at managing priorities and deadlines and empowering teams to do their best work, + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field + A minimum of ten years of experience related to application services and development and electronic data interchange, including a minimum of three years of experience in a healthcare environment and a minimum of three years of management-level experience (a, Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying, At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship. ## Description Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this position: * Provides strategic management oversight in implementing, directing and monitoring the Alliance's Application Services Department functions * Directs the Application Services Department, acts as a subject matter expert, and provides direction and advice on application development functions and overall business operations * Directs, manages and supervises Application Services Department staff ABOUT THE TEAM Our Mission is to manage, develop, and integrate software solutions for the Alliance to ensure mission goals and regulatory requirements are processed efficiently, timely, and accurately. Our vision is to be a trusted partner in delivering software solutions and process automation, empowering Alliance staff to provide integrated member care and achieve operational excellence through efficiency, accuracy, and confidence., + Methods and techniques associated with executing the full Application Management Lifecycle (ALM) & Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, technical design, development, testing, release, and support + Software development processes + Software and systems architecture development + Promoting and applying change management principles + Secure healthcare electronic information exchange, including protocol standards, messaging standards, data types and elements * Ability to: + Direct, manage, supervise, mentor, train and evaluate the work of staff + Provide leadership, facilitate meetings, and partner with and guide managers and employees in the resolution of issues + Act as a technical resource and explain complex laws, regulations, processes, and programs related to area of responsibility + Demonstrate strong analytical skills, accurately collect, manage and analyze data, identify issues, offer recommendations and potential consequences, and mitigate risk + Review and assess overall department function, core work, goals and structure, develop and implement short- and long-term planning to achieve strategic plans, and complete an annual department assessment, * We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. * While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected. * In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. 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