Senior Director, Contracting

Inland Empire Health Plans; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site fitness center

Medical Insurance with Dental and Vis/

Life, short-term, and long-term_dis

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account – Health/ля

CalPERS retirement

457(b) with match

Paid life insurance

Pet care insurance

Job summary

Inland Empire Health Plans (IEHP) is seeking a Sr. Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Provider Contracting.

You will lead complex contract negotiations and ensure all contracting activities align with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities. You will collaborate with multiple departments to build and maintain a network that supports IEHP’s growth and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ progressive experience in network contracting.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace compensation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Provider Contracting.
• Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to build and maintain a provider network.
• Support IEHP’s growth, financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Skills

Network contracting

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytics

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

What you can expect!

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to anauthentic experience!

Reporting to the Vice President of Contracting, the Sr. Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Provider Contracting. The Sr. Director leads complex contract negotiations and ensures all contracting activities align with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities. This position collaborates closely with multiple departments across the organization to build and maintain a network that supports IEHP’s growth, financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• Competitive salary
• State of the art fitness center on-site
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Paid life insurance for employees
• Pet care insurance

Education & Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in network contracting and at least 5 years of leadership experience
• Experience with various managed care compensation methodologies related to Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace government-sponsored programs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution required
• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred

Key Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License preferred
• Extensive knowledge of network development, managed care delivery systems, and health plan operations
• Deep understanding of contracting structures, alternative payment methodologies, risk‑based arrangements, regulatory requirements, contract performance evaluation, and reimbursement methodologies
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives and make informed decisions
• Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated success managing teams, developing talent, and driving cross‑functional collaboration
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, relationship‑building, and organizational skills
• Cultivate and sustain high impact, collaborative relationships with providers and key stakeholders
• Strategically manage complex, competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Shape, lead, and execute enterprise level provider contracting and network development strategies

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!