Special Projects Associate, Hybrid

This position is hybrid and may require occasional travel, estimated at 5–10%, with the understanding that requirements may shift based on evolving business needs.

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 is critical to the organization's performance and growth. As new health systems join Risant, this team will lead cross-functional efforts to integrate them into the broader ecosystem. In addition to integration, the function will establish Communities of Practice to share best practices across Kaiser Permanente and Risant organizations and build Shared Services to support long-term operations. It also oversees day-to-day operations of the corporate parent, including HR, planning, integration management, performance monitoring, and risk management.

Risant Health is seeking a Strategic Operations Associate to play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact projects and supporting executive leadership. This individual will coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage internal events, develop executive-level communications, and track organizational performance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy making things happen at the intersection of strategy, operations, and leadership, this role is for you.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional, projects from concept to execution. Strong ability to track progress, identify risks, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Data-Driven & Detail-Oriented: Proficient in designing dashboards, trackers, and metrics to monitor performance, manage budgets, and measure organizational success. This position will be responsible for designing and managing dashboards and trackers for enterprise-wider initiatives, supporting tracking of operational performance metrics across functions including monitoring and managing budgets for strategic projects
• Event Coordination & Business Calendar Management: Plan and execute internal events (such as Town Halls) and coordinate across multiple parties to maintain Risant Health’s Annual Business Calendar
• Rapid Strategic Support: Respond to urgent requests from the Chief of Staff with timely analysis and recommendations. This position requires the ability to pivot quickly while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Executive-Level Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience creating presentations, reports, and briefings for executives and board members.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Health, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in consulting, healthcare, strategy, or operations roles; prior startup experience highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms (e.g., Lucid, Asana, Smartsheet); strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Interpersonal Competencies: Excellent communication skills, adaptability, strategic thinking, attention to detail, collaboration, and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data analysis experience, including creation of Power BI dashboards.
• Experience supporting executive leadership or Board-level initiatives.

Why This Role is Exciting: You will work closely with Risant Health’s executive leadership to make an immediate impact on strategic initiatives that shape the organization. This role offers visibility across departments, opportunities to influence key decisions, and a chance to contribute to a growing healthcare enterprise that values innovation and results.

Compensation and Benefits: The projected base salary for this position ranges from $112,500 - 148,500 depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, retirement savings, and relocation support as applicable.

Join us! If you are enthusiastic about improving healthcare through innovative solutions and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Risant Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.