Network Management Director: Contracts, Quality & Compliance

StarCare Specialty Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical coverage

Fully funded HSA contribution

Retirement plan with employer match

13 paid holidays

Sabbatical leave

PTO

Job summary

StarCare Specialty Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks a Network Management Division Director to guide contracts, procurement, and regulatory compliance across the network. This senior role leads initiatives to improve provider networks, healthcare operations, and program governance.

The position emphasizes executive oversight of contract management, quality, and compliance, with collaboration across divisions and external partners. On-site schedule Monday–Friday, with strategic leadership impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in network management, contracts, procurement, or related fields.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of quality management, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive oversight and strategic leadership to the Contracts & Procurement Director responsible for contracts lifecycle management.
• Oversees procurement activities in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures contracts contain compliance provisions and financial safeguards.
• Maintains accurate contract records and documentation.
• Provides leadership to Provider Relations and Resource Development efforts.
• Sets strategic goals for the Network Management Division.
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Represents StarCare on local and statewide committees and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

StarCare Specialty Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks a Network Management Division Director to guide contracts, procurement, and regulatory compliance across the network. This senior role leads initiatives to improve provider networks, healthcare operations, and program governance.

The position emphasizes executive oversight of contract management, quality, and compliance, with collaboration across divisions and external partners. On-site schedule Monday–Friday, with strategic leadership impact.