Contracting and Network Program Manager

University of Vermont Health Network; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network in Vermont seeks a Full Time contracts professional to manage the contracting lifecycle from strategy through implementation. This role leads negotiations, contract drafting, reimbursement analysis, and network optimization for assigned payer relationships.

You will collaborate with payers, operational leaders, finance, and legal teams to ensure contracts support organizational goals and financial performance within UVMC - High Value Care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5–8 years healthcare contracting experience.
• Experience managing the contracting lifecycle from strategy through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contracting lifecycle from strategy through implementation.
• Lead negotiations, contract drafting, reimbursement analysis, and network optimization for assigned payer relationships.
• Collaborate with payers and internal teams to ensure contracts support organizational goals.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Negotiations

Reimbursement analysis

Network optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - 40 IDX Drive

Location Address: 40 IDX Drive, South Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: UVMHN - High Value Care

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $39.17 Mid $48.97 Max $58.76

Responsible for management of the contracting lifecycle from strategy through implementation. Leads negotiations, contract drafting, reimbursement analysis, and network optimization activities for assigned payer relationships.

Works collaboratively with payers, operational leaders, finance, legal counsel, and provider groups to ensure contracts support organizational goals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE

5-8 years healthcare contracting experience