Contract Negotiator V

centene; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Contract Negotiator V to lead complex provider negotiations and manage high-stakes partnerships, driving affordability and network goals. The role requires advanced negotiation, analytics, and executive-level communication with a focus on strategic outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in healthcare contract negotiations and a track record of measurable financial results. The position supports a flexible work approach, including remote or hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Finance or related field.
• 8+ years in vendor/provider contract negotiations in healthcare or similar.
• Experience negotiating contracts with measurable financial results.
• Experience presenting negotiation strategies to senior leaders.
• Experience with health care provider negotiations for PBM or managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate vendor or provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
• Perform market research and analysis as directed.
• Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
• Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
• Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications with internal teams.
• Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review performance data and strategy.

Skills

Advanced negotiation

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Finance

Equivalent experience

Job description

Position Purpose

Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships.

Key Details

The Contract Negotiator V delivers significant organizational value by leading complex provider negotiations, strengthening strategic partnerships, supporting affordability and network adequacy goals, and serving as a senior contracting expert. This role requires advanced negotiation, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills to effectively manage multiple strategic initiatives, communicate complex concepts to executive audiences, and drive business outcomes that enhance the performance and sustainability of the provider network. The team prefers a candidate that lives in TX.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate vendor or provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
• Perform market research and analysis as directed.
• Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
• Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
• Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams.
• Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry.
• Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results.
• Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels.
• Experience with health care provider negotiations for pharmacy benefit management or managed care preferred.

Pay Range

$107,700.00 - $199,300.00 per year

About Centene

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Legal Notice

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act