Network Contracting Team Leader

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield seeks a Team Leader to drive development and maintenance of our network contracting strategy and to oversee a comprehensive contract management database. The role aims to optimize contracting performance and strengthen relationships with health care organizations and internal teams.

You will lead and coach a team, manage resources, and collaborate with Legal and other departments to ensure effective contracting and compliance with BCBS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of progressively increasing experience in provider contract work that demonstrates expertise with provider network contracting strategies, setup, and regulations.
• Advanced analysis, negotiation, influence, and relationship management skills.
• Proven formal or informal leadership experience; ability to lead, coach, engage, and develop team members in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of financial and human resources for the team’s functions.
• Oversee contracting initiatives with internal stakeholders and external partners to create and maintain agreements.
• Build relationships with providers and networks to inform contracting strategies and expansions.
• Lead the department in policy and procedure development for contracting work; ensure alignment with Wellmark and BCBSA initiatives.
• Coordinate communication about provider contracting opportunities and changes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield seeks a Team Leader to drive development and maintenance of our network contracting strategy and to oversee a comprehensive contract management database. The role aims to optimize contracting performance and strengthen relationships with health care organizations and internal teams.

You will lead and coach a team, manage resources, and collaborate with Legal and other departments to ensure effective contracting and compliance with BCBS standards.