saferidehealth

saferidehealth

Vice President, Government Strategy

United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 21 days ago
Account ManagementNegotiationProcurementLeadership

About the role

  • We are seeking a VP, State Medicaid Strategy & Capture to define and execute SafeRide's end-to-end strategy for identifying, shaping, and winning state RFP opportunities.
  • This role is critical to advancing SafeRide's mission by enabling access to care through successful expansion into state Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and operationalize SafeRide's state RFP go-to-market model, including identifying and prioritizing target states based on market size, procurement timing, and competitive dynamics
  • Build systems for procurement foresight, including contract lifecycle tracking, RFP pipeline development, FOIA and competitive intelligence
  • Lead pre-RFP positioning strategies to ensure SafeRide is known and credible before bids are released
  • Develop compliant engagement strategies with state Medicaid agencies, provider and advocacy groups, and industry associations
  • Represent SafeRide at key state and national forums and partner with external experts and local SMEs
  • Lead all phases of state opportunities, including qualification, proposal strategy and development, negotiation, and contract execution
  • Partner cross-functionally with RFP writers, pricing/finance, marketing, account management, and operations
  • Lead red-team reviews and final submission decisions to ensure high-quality, compliant proposals
  • Hire, develop, and scale a specialized team supporting market intelligence, capture management, and proposal development
  • Own a state Medicaid bookings target and build a pipeline of high-probability opportunities to improve win rates and deal quality

Nice to have

  • Direct experience with state Medicaid RFPs (broker, payer, or vendor side)
  • Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles
  • Strong understanding of Medicaid program structures, government procurement processes, and compliance considerations in public sector sales
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15-20% for state engagement, industry events, and client meetings Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Medicaid transportation (NEMT) programs
  • Existing relationships with state Medicaid agencies, consultants (e.g., HMA), or advocacy organizations
  • Experience leading or supporting FOIA-driven intelligence gathering and procurement tracking

Compensation

  • Job Responsibilities • Develop and operationalize SafeRide's state RFP go-to-market model, including identifying and prioritizing target states based on market size, procurement timing, and competitive dynamics • Establish a repeatable capt

Company info

  • SafeRide Health is a technology and services company dedicated to reducing barriers to care by improving the delivery of non-emergency medical transportation to people across America.
  • SafeRide employs proprietary technology, paired with a nationwide network of vetted transportation providers.
  • This enables payers and health systems to deliver cost-effective, on-demand transportation intelligently, enhancing the patient experience in the process.
  • SafeRide serves the largest Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and provider programs in the country.
  • Learn more at www.saferidehealth.com.
  • We offer a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including:

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