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Senior Associate, Health, Acumen America

Acumen America · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Acumen America

Acumen America is the leading venture capital backing the bold entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable future for America’s overlooked and underserved.

About the role

Millions of eligible people are at risk of losing their Medicaid and SNAP coverage, not because they no longer qualify, but because work requirements and redetermination are introducing new barriers to accessing these critical services. As Senior Associate, you'll report to the Director of MIC and play a central role in launching a new MIC program to address that. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in program management, operations, and/or consulting
  • Strong interest and experience working in health care
  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A genuine passion for social impact and advancing health equity
  • A pro-active mindset - you see problems before they become blockers, and you help to fill gaps
More about this role

Help build the future of health equity in Medicaid.

Acumen America is seeking a Senior Associate to help drive our health portfolio and lead execution of the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative (MIC) – an initiative helping states, health plans and providers bring game-changing, tech-enabled solutions to the people who need them most. We’re seeking someone with 3-5 years of experience in consulting, health care, or related fields and a commitment to tackling poverty.The right candidate is a bold, creative, passionate, and organized individual who can excel in a fast-paced, startup environment. This is a time-limited, 18-month position, based in San Francisco, at 30 hours per week. The team operates in a hybrid work schedule and works from the office two days a week (subject to change).

We back entrepreneurs who are rewriting what's possible for low-income Americans — building market-based, technology-enabled solutions that expand access to opportunity, health, and economic mobility. Since 2015, we've built a portfolio of 51 companies across health, workforce development, and financial services, led by some of the most inspiring and diverse entrepreneurs in the country. We're a...

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