Senior Contracting Manager - Healthcare Networks

CVS Health; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity award program

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager to negotiate and manage contracts with hospitals, facilities, and physician groups. This individual contributor role focuses on end-to-end negotiations, analytics, and cost initiatives to support commercial and exchange networks.

Based in Illinois, the role requires 7+ years of contract experience, 3+ years in provider relationships, and 10% travel. The pay range is $82,940 to $182,549 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years negotiating contracts with hospitals, facilities, and physician groups.
• 3+ years in provider relationship management or related healthcare roles.
• Knowledge of provider financial issues, contracting options and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must reside in Illinois.
• 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract negotiations with hospitals, physician groups, and local systems.
• Manage contract performance and develop value-based arrangements aligned with organizational strategy.
• Recruit and onboard providers to meet network expansion and adequacy targets.
• Partner cross-functionally to support provider compensation strategy, pricing development, and reimbursement modeling.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify cost savings opportunities and drive measurable impact.
• Serve as a key representative of the organization with providers, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate provider network strategy, ensuring alignment with state requirements and product needs.
• Optimize provider engagement and resolve escalations related to claims, contract interpretation, and provider data accuracy.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Provider relationship management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager to negotiate and manage contracts with hospitals, facilities, and physician groups. This individual contributor role focuses on end-to-end negotiations, analytics, and cost initiatives to support commercial and exchange networks.

Based in Illinois, the role requires 7+ years of contract experience, 3+ years in provider relationships, and 10% travel. The pay range is $82,940 to $182,549 with a comprehensive benefits package.