Senior Healthcare Contracts Consultant

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

VPTO

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a seasoned contract professional to manage the full lifecycle of service and stop-loss agreements. You will partner with underwriting, legal, and cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives and ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and proactive governance, while supporting enterprise contract strategy and training under the compliance framework. Hybrid work is available with strong collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related finance professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle for Service, Claims Administrator, and Stop Loss agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and documentation for consistency and compliance.
• Provide guidance to Underwriting, Legal, and business stakeholders on contract strategy and risk.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BEN

enGen

GRS

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

This position combines the disciplines of contract management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex contract initiatives, influence business processes, and collaborate with legal, operational, and executive stakeholders across the organization. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to Underwriting, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders, driving complex contract initiatives from development through execution while ensuring operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the end-to-end service agreement lifecycle, including renewals, negotiations, amendments, execution, and ongoing contract administration for Service Agreements, Claims Administrator Agreements and Stop Loss Agreements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates, service agreements, standards, and supporting documentation to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and strategic advisor for contract administration, providing guidance and consultation to Underwriting, Legal, Account Management, leadership, and other business stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, analyze, and administer complex contracts and contractual provisions, including Service Agreements, Claims Administrator Agreements and Stop Loss Agreements, while identifying and mitigating contractual and business risks
• Partner with cross-functional business, legal, and compliance teams to support contract strategy, interpret agreement provisions, resolve contract-related issues, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

How You’ll Do It

• Monitor regulatory, legislative, and industry developments and lead the evaluation, redesign, and modernization of Service Agreements, Claims Administrator Agreements, Stop Loss Agreements, and related governance processes to maintain compliance and support business needs.
• Lead enterprise contract initiatives, governance activities, filings, audits, and special projects, related to the agreements including Inter-Plan Provision filings, regulatory submissions, annual agreement reviews, and contract lifecycle management improvements.
• Develop and deliver training, education, and operational support to business partners while managing complex inquiries, compliance reviews, and other strategic initiatives that advance departmental and organizational goals.
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of related finance professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions.
• Capacity to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of underwriting principles, health insurance concepts, risk selection, industry practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Individual and Small Group eligibility, state/federal regulations and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and underwriting platforms such as BEN, enGen, or GRS.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $79,100.00 - $104,800.00 - $130,500.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affi

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail].

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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