Dental Network Relations Senior Analyst

4062 Aetna Resources, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Other resources (based on eligibility)

Job summary

CVS Health/Aetna Dental is seeking a Senior Analyst to optimize PPO network discounts across the U.S. by analyzing provider reimbursements and renegotiating fee schedules. This role emphasizes data-driven strategy and cross-functional collaboration within a national network.

You will lead contracting strategies, assess market conditions, and work with network management, analytics, and provider relations teams. Remote work is primary with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in provider network management or healthcare reimbursement roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data.
• Proven negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience working with claims or reimbursement data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze provider reimbursement arrangements, claims data, and network performance metrics to identify opportunities for PPO discount improvement.
• Lead provider fee schedule negotiations and network optimization initiatives that support organizational financial goals.
• Evaluate market conditions, competitive dynamics, and provider-specific factors to develop targeted contracting strategies.
• Assess the financial and operational impact of proposed reimbursement changes and network adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across network management, contracting, analytics, provider relations, and product teams.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with dental providers and provider groups to facilitate successful negotiations.
• Present data-driven recommendations and business cases to leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, PPO Network Discount Optimization plays a critical role in enhancing the value and competitiveness of Aetna Dental's provider networks by driving improvements in PPO discount performance across the United States. This position is responsible for analyzing provider reimbursement arrangements, identifying optimization opportunities, and executing provider fee schedule renegotiations and network rebalancing strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of dental insurance products, including PPO and Medicare plans, along with knowledge of market dynamics, provider economics, and competitive network strategies. This role requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills to influence provider participation and achieve financial and operational objectives. The Senior Analyst leverages claims, reimbursement, and market data to assess network performance, quantify business impacts, and develop recommendations that improve discount outcomes while maintaining provider network adequacy and member access. While the role is primarily remote and conducted through virtual and telephonic engagement, occasional travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze provider reimbursement arrangements, claims data, and network performance metrics to identify opportunities for PPO discount improvement.
• Lead provider fee schedule negotiations and network optimization initiatives that support organizational financial goals.
• Evaluate market conditions, competitive dynamics, and provider-specific factors to develop targeted contracting strategies.
• Assess the financial and operational impact of proposed reimbursement changes and network adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across network management, contracting, analytics, provider relations, and product teams.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with dental providers and provider groups to facilitate successful negotiations.
• Present data-driven recommendations and business cases to leadership and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in provider network management, sales, provider relations, customer service, healthcare reimbursement, dental practice operations, or a payer environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Proven negotiation, influencing, and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and experience working with claims or reimbursement data.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within the dental industry, including familiarity with PPO, DMO, Medicare, and other dental network products.
• Knowledge of provider contracting, fee schedule development, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.
• One to three years of financial analysis, healthcare economics, or related analytical experience.
• Experience utilizing data visualization and reporting tools to support business decision‑making.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Contract Negotiation
• Financial Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Influencing & Persuasion
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Process Improvement
• Business Impact Assessment

This position offers the opportunity to directly influence network performance, provider engagement, and overall business results while supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Aetna Dental's national provider network.

Working Conditions

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $46,988.00 - $122,400.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources (based on eligibility)

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/23/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.