Area VP, Payer Contracts & Network Strategy

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a senior leader to drive payer contracting across markets, negotiating complex fee-for-service and value-based agreements. You will own payer relationships, model financial outcomes, and align contracting with enterprise strategy in a large health system environment.

Responsibilities include leading bundled payments, cross-functional collaboration, and guiding teams to optimize revenue, margin, and payer mix while adapting to regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in payer contracting or related fields.
• Demonstrated success leading complex contract negotiations and achieving financial targets.
• Experience across commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and value-based models preferred.
• Experience in large, integrated health systems or multi-entity provider organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of payer contracting strategies across markets and portfolio scope.
• Own payer relationships, aligning engagements with enterprise strategy.
• Oversee negotiation and renegotiation of fee-for-service and value-based contracts.
• Ensure contract terms, rates, and structures meet financial, operational, and compliance expectations.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, including financial modeling and positioning.
• Lead bundled payment arrangements with independent providers and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Partner with revenue cycle, operations, and contract administration teams to ensure contract integrity.
• Monitor portfolio performance with financial modeling and risk assessment.
• Translate market trends and payer dynamics into actionable contracting strategies.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payer contracting

Value-based care

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent)

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a senior leader to drive payer contracting across markets, negotiating complex fee-for-service and value-based agreements. You will own payer relationships, model financial outcomes, and align contracting with enterprise strategy in a large health system environment.

Responsibilities include leading bundled payments, cross-functional collaboration, and guiding teams to optimize revenue, margin, and payer mix while adapting to regulatory changes.