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Oscar Health

Business Operations Senior Manager

Dallas, TX · Remote

$134K - $176K/yr

The Senior Manager partners with the Chief Health Officer and Clinical leadership team to create visibility across priorities, identify dependencies and risks, facilitate decision-making, and lead ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief health officer in the United States is $166,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief health officer?

A Chief Health Officer (CHO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the health and wellness strategies within an organization or governmental body. Their duties often include managing public health initiatives, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and leading responses to health crises such as pandemics. CHOs provide expert advice on health policies, help develop programs to improve employee or public health, and collaborate with other leaders to create a safe and healthy environment. In governmental roles, they may also communicate important health information to the public and set guidelines for disease prevention.

How does a chief health officer balance executive responsibilities with staying informed about current public health trends?

As a Chief Health Officer, it's crucial to maintain a balance between high-level strategic decision-making and remaining up to date with the latest public health developments. This often involves delegating operational tasks to specialized teams, attending industry conferences, and regularly reviewing scientific literature. Chief Health Officers also collaborate closely with other healthcare executives, medical staff, and external health agencies to ensure policies are both effective and evidence-based. Staying connected with frontline professionals helps them anticipate challenges and implement responsive health strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief health officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Health Officer, you need extensive experience in public health, healthcare administration, and a relevant advanced degree such as an MPH, MD, or PhD. Familiarity with health data analytics platforms, regulatory compliance systems, and crisis management tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills allow you to guide teams and build relationships with stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for developing effective health policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading organizations through public health challenges.

What is the difference between Chief Health Officer vs Medical Director?

AspectChief Health OfficerMedical Director
CredentialsMedical degree, healthcare leadership experienceMedical degree, clinical experience, medical license
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership in healthcare organizations, policy developmentClinical oversight, hospital or clinic management
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, health systems, public health agenciesHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Common Search & ComparisonStrategic health leadership, policy, and organizational oversightClinical management, patient care oversight

The Chief Health Officer focuses on strategic health policies and organizational leadership, often at a higher executive level, while the Medical Director manages clinical operations and patient care directly. Both roles require medical credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities within healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Chief Health Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,511 per year, or $80.1 per hour.

Business Operations Senior Manager

Dallas, TX • Remote

Oscar Health
Insurance Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$134K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Business Operations Senior Manager to join our Clinical Care Operations team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Senior Manager, CCHO Office Planning & Operations serves as an important operating partner within the Office of the Chief Health Officer, helping translate organizational priorities into planning and coordination. You will build and manage the operating mechanisms that allow the Clinical organization and its leadership team to work, including leadership cadences, priority and performance management, budget planning, and executive reporting.

The Senior Manager partners with the Chief Health Officer and Clinical leadership team to create visibility across priorities, identify dependencies and risks, facilitate decision-making, and lead accountability. You will collaborate cross-functionally and leverage data to help ensure we remain focused on our highest-priority work.

You will report into the Chief Health Officer.

Work Location: This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Dallas, Texas. You will be fully remote; however, our approach to work may adapt over time. Future models could potentially involve a hybrid presence at the hub office associated with your metro area. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is $134,136 - $176,054 per year. 

Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage the operating schedule for the Clinical leadership team, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, priority reviews, and other forums that allow decision-making and accountability.
  • Develop the CHO Office mechanisms for tracking organizational priorities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions; anticipate critical leadership touchpoints.
  • Develop executive-level reporting that provides the Chief Health Officer and Clinical leadership team with visibility into organizational performance, priorities, and new risks.
  • You will manage annual and ongoing organizational planning processes for the Clinical leadership team, ensuring you translate established priorities into clear goals, measures of success, timelines, and assigned ownership.
  • Support administrative and financial planning for the Chief Health Officer organization, including budget planning, resource tracking, and coordination with Finance and other partners.
  • Lead select CHO Office and Clinical leadership team priorities, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, dependencies, and decisions across team members.
  • Improve organizational workflows, decision-making processes, and operating mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of the Clinical organization and leadership team.
  • Summarize complex information across teams and departments into clear recommendations and actions for senior leadership.
  • Build relationships across the Clinical organization and with partners to facilitate understanding, surface dependencies, and lead resolution of issues.
  • Develop and support direct reports, as applicable, and ensure that you support colleagues in their professional development.
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in business operations, organizational planning, program management, or a related function.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-departmental work and partnering with senior leaders.
  • Experience developing frameworks in fluid environments, managing competing priorities, and driving end-to-end accountability.
  • Strong analytical, written, verbal communication skills, and the ability to summarize complex information for senior leadership.

Bonus points:

  • Experience supporting an executive or leadership team in a complex, cross-departmental organization.
  • Experience in healthcare, health insurance, or a related industry.
  • Experience with organizational planning, budgeting, performance reporting, and executive dashboards.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here. 

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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