Remote Senior Director, Payer Contracts & Revenue Strategy

The University of Texas System; Texas; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Health Affairs seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor to lead payer contracting across UT System Health Related Institutions. This senior role directs day-to-day negotiations, develops rate models, and drives governance to maximize revenue while expanding patient access.

Working with finance, legal, and clinical leaders, you will build scalable processes, oversee KPI dashboards, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor contract teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in payer and health system contracting, with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value contracts (> $100 million annualized spend).

Responsibilities

• Lead payer negotiations across UT System Health Related Institutions.
• Develop rate models and contracting strategies for favorable terms.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and governance across contracts.
• Oversee KPI dashboards, data-driven reviews, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with IT/analytics to automate renewal alerts and reporting.

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Contracting knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or related field

MHA or MBA preferred

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

EHR/EMR systems familiarity

Job description

The University of Texas System Health Affairs seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor to lead payer contracting across UT System Health Related Institutions. This senior role directs day-to-day negotiations, develops rate models, and drives governance to maximize revenue while expanding patient access.

Working with finance, legal, and clinical leaders, you will build scalable processes, oversee KPI dashboards, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor contract teams.