Manager, Provider Contract Negotiation (Georgia)

CVS Health Corporation; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking an entry-level contracting professional to support provider contracting and network development in Georgia. You will evaluate provider data, prioritize scenarios, and communicate complex contracting details with accuracy, driving reimbursement modeling and strategic cost management.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to expand the network, optimize provider compensation, and implement value-based contracts while ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in provider relations, contracting or managed care.
• Knowledge of the managed care industry and practices, and strong understanding of contracting arrangements.
• Must reside in Georgia and able to drive into the Atlanta office location 1x per month.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant training or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate provider data and negotiate/price contracts using internal tools.
• Develop and implement value-based contract relationships to support business strategies.
• Recruit providers to meet network expansion and adequacy targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development.
• Identify cost issues and lead cost-saving initiatives across contracts.

Skills

Provider relations

Contracting

Managed care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Entry level contracting role for a candidate with minimal contracting experience and background. Project management skills to prioritize competing priorities and effectively communicate provider contracting scenarios with attention to detail based on a thorough evaluation of provider data using internal tools. Manages contract performance and drives the development and implementation of value-based contract relationships in support of business strategies. Recruits providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion and adequacy targets. Accountable for cost arrangements within defined groups. Collaborates cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development activities, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities. Responsible for identifying and managing cost issues and collaborating cross functionally to execute significant cost saving initiatives. Represents company with high visibility constituents, including customers and community groups. Promotes collaboration with internal partners. Evaluates, helps formulate, and implements the provider network strategic plans to achieve contracting targets and manage medical costs through effective provider contracting to meet state contract and product requirements. Collaborates with internal partners to assess effectiveness of tactical plan in managing costs. May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to facilitate relationships and ensure provider needs are met. Ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.

Required Qualifications

5+ years experience in a provider relations, contracting or managed care environment. Knowledge of the managed care industry and practices, as well as a strong understanding of strategies, practices, and financial/contracting arrangements. Must possess critical thinking, problem resolution, organizational and interpersonal skills. Highly organized and self-driven. Must reside in Georgia and able to drive into the Atlanta office location 1x per month.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to forge meaningful, long-lasting relationships with providers. Physician, Ancillary and/or Commercial experience. Knowledge of Medicare programs and related subject matter. Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant training or work experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $54,300.00 - $119,340.00. 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

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: 09/30/2026

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.