Payer Contract Manager - Managed Care & Negotiations

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO seeks a Managed Care Payer Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of payer agreements, including professional contracts and some value-based arrangements. The role emphasizes negotiation, contract development, and performance tracking to align with organizational goals.

You will collaborate with clinical and finance partners to optimize revenue, model outcomes, respond to proposals, and ensure timely, compliant contract execution across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Health Care Administration.
• 5 years of negotiation or related experience in healthcare or managed care.
• Direct payer or provider contracting experience.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Equivalency: 1 year of professional experience = 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage a portfolio of payer contracts to optimize revenue and growth.
• Respond to proposals and coordinate with departments to prepare comprehensive responses.
• Monitor contract performance and model outcomes with payers and alternate agreements.
• Represent the organization in establishing payer relationships and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Collaborate with operations to implement changes needed for contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Health Care Administration

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO seeks a Managed Care Payer Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of payer agreements, including professional contracts and some value-based arrangements. The role emphasizes negotiation, contract development, and performance tracking to align with organizational goals.

You will collaborate with clinical and finance partners to optimize revenue, model outcomes, respond to proposals, and ensure timely, compliant contract execution across departments.