Remote ACO Contracts Strategist

Medica Services Company LLC; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medica Services Company LLC is seeking a Strategic ACO Contract Manager to lead contract lifecycle management and network contracting initiatives across our provider ecosystem. This remote role requires strong negotiation, relationship-building, and analytical skills to optimize cost and quality within value-based and risk-based arrangements.

You will establish and maintain provider relationships, manage renewals and amendments, and drive performance assessments to support network growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 8 years of related work experience beyond degree

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft contracts: Negotiate terms with providers, ensuring they align with Medica's financial goals and standard template agreements.
• Manage contract renewals and amendments: Track critical dates, manage the renewal process, and handle amendments as needed.
• Maintain contracts: Keep contractual language and fee schedules up-to-date with current medical policy changes and reimbursement structures.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle: Manage all stages, from initiation and negotiation through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Build and maintain relationships: Develop and nurture strong relationships with providers, including high-level representatives of key contracting entities.
• Resolve issues: Manage provider relations, address issues, and lead dispute resolution processes.
• Conduct performance assessments: Regularly evaluate the performance of assigned networks and providers to identify areas for improvement.
• Support network growth: Participate in activities related to network adequacy, provider recruitment, and marketing for providers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Health plan operations

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Healthcare contract experience

Flexibility in contracting

Provider contracting knowledge

Financial modelling

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Medica Services Company LLC is seeking a Strategic ACO Contract Manager to lead contract lifecycle management and network contracting initiatives across our provider ecosystem. This remote role requires strong negotiation, relationship-building, and analytical skills to optimize cost and quality within value-based and risk-based arrangements.

You will establish and maintain provider relationships, manage renewals and amendments, and drive performance assessments to support network growth and