Provider Network Manager Sr (Contract Negotiations)

Elevance Health; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Provider Network Manager Sr. to lead contract negotiations and enhance provider relations. This dynamic role involves working with complex providers and requires a high level of negotiation skills. You will be pivotal in ensuring a well-composed network of specialties while also mentoring junior staff. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving healthcare and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) + match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Wellness Programs

Financial Education Resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contracting and provider relations.
• Strong negotiation skills required for complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop the provider network through contract negotiations.
• Mentor and train other contracting staff.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Provider Relations

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2025-06-06

Position Title:

Provider Network Manager Sr (Contract Negotiations)

Job Description:

Associate Referral Bonus: $250

Provider Network Manager Sr. – Contract Negotiations (JR151123)

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Travel: Limited travel in the state of New Hampshire.

The Provider Network Manager Sr. develops the provider network through contract negotiations, relationship development, and servicing. Primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms. Typically works with the most complex providers. Complex providers may include, but are not limited to large institutional providers, large medical groups and ancillary providers, value based concepts understanding and support, providers in areas with strong competition or where greater provider education around managed care concepts is required. Contracts involve non-standard arrangements that require a high level of negotiation skills. Fee schedules are customized. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as key resource for other contracting staff and provides mentoring and on-the-job training and development.

• Works independently and requires high level of judgment and discretion.

• May work on projects impacting the business unit requiring collaboration with other key areas or serve on enterprise projects around network management.

• May collaborate with sales team in making presentations to employer groups.

• Serves as a communication link between professional providers and the company.

• Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.

• Conducts more complex negotiations and drafts documents.

• Prepare financial projections and conduct analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in contracting, provider relations, provider servicing; experience should include prior contracting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years contract negotiation experience, preferably within health plan/managed care environment.

• Experience with standard reimbursement methodologies.

• Fee schedule development using actuarial models strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of Value-Based agreement components a plus.

• Limited travel throughout the state of New Hampshire.

• Project management skills.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

PND > Network Contracting

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.