Remote Network Contracts Leader — Health Plan Growth

Taleo; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter Policy Adherence

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Network Contract Manager to develop a physician and provider network, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure cost targets across PA/DE markets. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to maintain a broad, accessible network and negotiate favorable terms.

The position supports remote work with EST, CST, or MST time zones and requires regular hours Monday–Friday 8–5 EST. Eligible benefits and compensation reflect market standards for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with contract review, creation, and negotiation in a network management-related role.
• 2+ years of experience using financial models and analysis to negotiate rates with providers.
• Intermediate level of proficiency using MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines.
• Willing and able to work Eastern hours.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for Physician Contracting supporting the PA/DE markets.
• Managing relationships with providers.
• Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models.
• Guide development of the network and negotiate agreements with Physicians and Medical Groups yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards and other key process controls
• Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
• Work cross functionally to facilitate resolution of issues
• Position will support physicians, FQHC/RHC, urgent care and other ancillary contracting for all lines of business as deemed necessary

Skills

Contract review

Financial models

MS Office

Claims processing systems

Eastern hours

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Network Contract Manager to develop a physician and provider network, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure cost targets across PA/DE markets. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to maintain a broad, accessible network and negotiate favorable terms.

The position supports remote work with EST, CST, or MST time zones and requires regular hours Monday–Friday 8–5 EST. Eligible benefits and compensation reflect market standards for a full-time role.