WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to an annual base salary of up to $162,944 - $239,551, this position will receive an attractive benefits package that includes:
- EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.
- RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. For more information, visit: https://www.vcera.org/.
- HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 annually.
- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
- EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. *Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §1202)
- ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).
- HOLIDAYS: 13 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
- Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, County paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, a Wellness Program, and a WorkLife Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.
Under general direction of the Deputy Director Health Care Agency, incumbent is responsible for the drafting (which may include negotiations) and execution of a wide variety of contract documents; the development, planning, staffing, coordinating, supervising, and directing of services that support the Agency Contracting Department; and, in line with Agency goals, formulating and recommending operations policies and procedures as they relate to Agency contracting needs.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to negotiate, develop, and execute a wide range of contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other contracting documents; possess a comprehensive understanding of contract law and other laws, regulations and practices governing health care contracting; have strong management, organizational, and leadership skills to coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel; and the ability to effectively manage a large workload and multiple sensitive priorities.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and what we have to offer, please click this link to be taken directly to the brochure:
http://tiny.cc/p4uw001 For more information about the Health Care Agency, please visit
https://hca.venturacounty.gov/PAYROLL TITLE: Chief Hospital Operations-E
The Director - HCA Contracts Management is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance and is eligible for benefits at the MB2 level.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:OPENING DATE: December 29, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages the Agency's contracting department responsible for drafting (which may include negotiating) and execution of contracts and contracting documents for equipment, supplies and services;
- Ensures compliance with County polices, local, state and federal statutes and guidelines, and governing regulatory bodies;
- Researches and compiles relevant information and applies that knowledge to appropriately execute contract documents;
- Advises operations and other Agency stakeholders in determining the best methods for contract execution;
- Recommends operating policies and procedures to meet Agency goals and objectives related to Agency contract activities;
- Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its committees as assigned;
- Participates in Agency performance, compliance, and quality improvement efforts;
- Works directly with other County departments and agencies and represents the Agency's interests at the local, state, and federal levels; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and/or experience that would equal a bachelor’s degree in health or business administration, or related field and increasingly responsible experience drafting and managing contracts. Candidates should demonstrate prior experience working in a large organization where they managed the contract drafting and execution processes.
Examples of qualifying experience would include:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in health or business administration, finance, or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts in a large organization.
OR
- Seven (7) years of recent, paid professional-level experience negotiating, drafting, executing, and managing contracts in a large organization.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.
- Completion of and passing a thorough background investigation, which may include a CA DOJ and FBI Live Scan.
DESIRED
- Possession of a juris doctorate
- Experience managing contracts for products and services utilized in health care
- Public sector contract management experience
To apply for this career opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter illustrating examples of your experience with the following:
- Drafting, managing, negotiating and executing contracts in a large organization
- Managing public sector contracts
- Managing contracts for products and services utilized in health care
If you are interested, submit your resume and cover letter at https://venturacounty.gov/jobs or email Sabrina.Anderson@venturacounty.gov.
First review of resumes is anticipated to be the week of January 26, 2026 to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training, and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility. Review will be on a weekly basis thereafter.
Following an evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to panel interviews. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to second/final interviews. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Anderson by email at: Sabrina.Anderson@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 654-2642.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
