L.A. Care Health Plan · 3 hours ago
Manager, Information Technology Artificial Intelligence
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
8+ years expL.A. Care Health Plan is the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, dedicated to providing health coverage for low-income residents of Los Angeles County. The Manager of Information Technology Artificial Intelligence oversees the development and implementation of AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and member engagement while managing a team of AI data engineers.
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Responsibilities
Manage the design and deployment of AI/Machine Learning (ML) models for payer operations
Collaborate with compliance and security teams to ensure ethical AI use
Help guide implementation of AI risk mitigation frameworks, addressing data security, privacy, access control, explainability, model bias, and monitoring
Oversee AI integration into claims, care management, and member services
Drive backlog and strategic AI initiatives aligned with enterprise goals
Ensure AI solutions meet regulatory and audit requirements
Monitor AI model performance and retraining cycles
Develop documentation and governance for AI lifecycle management
Manage staff , including, but not limited to: monitoring of day to day activities of staff, monitoring of staff performance, mentoring, training, and cross-training of staff, handling of questions or issues, etc. raised by staff, encourage staff to provide recommendations for relevant process and systems enhancements, among others
Manages complex projects, engaging and updating key stakeholders, developing timelines, leads others to complete deliverables on time and ensures implementation upon approval
Responsible for reporting, budgeting, and policy implementation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
At least 8 years of experience in data/AI engineering
At least 5 years of experience in leading supervising and/or managing staff
Completion of the L.A. Care Management Certificate Training Program may substitute for the supervisory/management experience requirement
Experience managing Large Language Models (LLM)/GenAI projects including model selection/customization prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG implementation from ideation through production deployment
Experience in healthcare data and regulatory environments
Experience leading teams, projects, initiatives, or cross-functional groups
Advance skills in Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), data governance, Snowflake data cloud
Ability to lead and mentor technical teams
Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships, fostering teamwork, and creating a positive work environment
Excellent ability to set clear goals, develop strategic plans to achieve those goals, and inspire others to work towards a shared vision
Skilled in mediating disputes and resolving conflicts in a fair and constructive manner
Must have a deep understanding of financial principles
Ability and excellent knowledge in developing and managing budgets, forecasting future financial outcomes, and making informed decisions about resource allocation
Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions
Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
Deep understanding of the industry, market dynamics, and organizational operations to identify opportunities and navigate challenges
Strong ability and knowledge to analyze market trends, anticipate future changes, and develop long-term strategies that align with the company's goals
Certified AI/ML Professional
Certification in Cloud Data Engineering
AI/ML lifecycle management, data privacy and security
Preferred
Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Experience in health plan payer systems and regulatory compliance
Snowflake GenAI components, Snowflake Cortex, and Snowflake Arctic skills
AWS Generative AI components skills
Healthcare compliance and regulatory training
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Company
L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A.
1001-5000 employees
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