Healthcare Advocate

Location
:
Hybrid – Occasional travel as needed in San Diego
Employment Type
:
Full‑Time
Pay Range
: $78,000 – $85,000 annually

Pacific Health Group is a leader in transforming healthcare by addressing social determinants of health and coordinating comprehensive community‑based services. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead in this dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team.

The Health Care Advocate is a strategic liaison and relationship builder who identifies, develops, and manages opportunities that expand Pacific Health Group’s healthcare footprint. The role focuses on overseeing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), cultivating new healthcare contracting partnerships, managing service expansion initiatives, and pursuing city, state, county, and federal funding opportunities.

The Health Care Advocate collaborates cross‑functionally with Outreach, Operations, and Compliance to position Pacific Health Group as a preferred partner for health plans, government agencies, and healthcare networks. This position requires a driven, strategic professional with strong networking, communication, and grant acquisition experience capable of translating relationships into actionable contracts and long‑term partnerships.

• Contracting & Business Development
  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new healthcare contracting opportunities with health plans, providers, and managed care organizations (MCOs)
  • Lead and oversee the RFP process from initial review to submission, including proposal drafting, data collection, compliance documentation, and timeline management
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop pricing models, scopes of work, and service offerings for new or renewed contracts
  • Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of potential and active contracts, ensuring timely follow‑ups and relationship nurturing
  • Partner with operational leaders to align new contracts with staffing, compliance, and reporting capabilities
• Grants & Funding Development
  • Research and pursue city, county, state, and federal grant opportunities aligned with PHG's mission and services
  • Lead the grant application process, including writing, data coordination, and submission management
  • Build relationships with grant officers, funders, and public health agencies to position PHG as a competitive applicant
  • Maintain grant compliance by coordinating post‑award reporting and ensuring deliverables meet funding requirements
• Partnership Expansion & Relationship Management
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders including health plans, hospitals, public health agencies, and community‑based organizations (CBOs)
  • Represent PHG at professional conferences, coalitions, association meetings, and community events to expand the organization's network and visibility
  • Develop strategic alliances that support service diversification (e.g., behavioral health, social determinants of health, transportation, and other wraparound services)
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership objectives with outreach, community engagement, and operational delivery goals
• Strategic Planning & Reporting
  • Support executive leadership in developing a long‑term contracting and partnership strategy
  • Monitor market trends, policy changes, and funding shifts that affect healthcare contracting and grant opportunities
  • Produce regular reports on contracting progress, RFP outcomes, partnership leads, and grant submissions
  • Recommend strategies for diversification and revenue growth through service line expansion and cross‑sector collaborations

• Core Skills
  • Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship management skills
  • Strong writing and presentation abilities – especially in RFP and grant development
  • Strategic thinker with a balance of analytical and interpersonal strengths
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar)
  • Experience using CRM, contract management, or grant tracking systems (e.g., , Salesforce, or similar)
  • Understanding of healthcare compliance, Medicaid/Medicare…