Strategic Operations Associate - Integration & Operations, Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Risant Health, a nonprofit affiliate of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is transforming healthcare by accelerating the adoption of value-based care across community health systems. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Risant Health partners with nonprofit, community-based systems—starting with Geisinger—to expand access to care that prioritizes health outcomes and affordability.

Backed by nearly 80 years of Kaiser Permanente’s value-based care expertise, Risant Health operates independently to support its portfolio of health systems with shared resources, strategic guidance, and operational support—while preserving their community roots.

The Integration and Operations function at Risant Health plays a crucial role in the performance and growth of the organization. Over the coming years, Risant will continue to bring in new Risant Health organizations, which will require extensive cross-functional work to integrate each into Risant Health ecosystem. In addition to integration of new health organizations, the function will establish Communities of Practice to propagate leading best practices among Kaiser Permanente and Risant Health organizations. This function will also identify and build Risant Health Shared Services to further support Risant Health organizations over time. The Integration and Operations function sets direction for and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Risant corporate parent entity, including HR, and multi-year planning and integration management, as well as managing organizational performance. The function also supports risk management activities for Risant Health as needed.

Job Description

The Strategic Operations Associate will play a critical role in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Operations function within Risant Health. This position is responsible for developing and managing project plans for key initiatives, coordinating resources and tasks to ensure successful project execution, continuously monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines and objectives. Acting as a versatile team member, this role will provide support across multiple operational functions, troubleshooting issues as they arise and facilitate effective communication among teams. Overall, the Strategic Operations Associate is essential in fostering a collaborative and efficient operational environment that supports the organization’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide day-to-day operational support across Risant Health, coordinating with internal teams, Kaiser Permanente, affiliated organizations, and external vendors.
• Support logistics for employee onboarding, team co-locations, and other key operational transitions.
• Manage special projects from planning to execution, including tool launches, team offsites, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop and maintain trackers and scorecards to monitor operational performance.
• Assist with preparation of materials for Board and senior leadership meetings, including agendas, briefings, and follow-ups.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement initiatives such as Town Halls and leadership events.
• Serve as a flexible team member, stepping in to troubleshoot issues, coordinate resources, and support evolving priorities across the operations team.

Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position has a preliminary projected target base salary of $112,500 to $148,500 which is subject to change as additional market data is acquired. The position is also eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive wellness, time off, savings and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees at Risant Health.