Strategic ACO Contract Manager

Jobgether; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Strategic ACO Contract Manager based in the United States to lead complex contract negotiations and manage provider networks, including hospitals and physician groups. This remote role demands strategic problem solving, analytical thinking, and strong relationship management to balance financial performance with quality and access.

You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, develop innovative contracting arrangements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of healthcare contracting or provider relations experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with health plan operations exposure.
• Solid understanding of risk-based agreements, reimbursement structures, and data analytics.
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and evaluate provider contracts aligned with financial objectives and templates.
• Oversee contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal and closure, tracking deadlines and obligations.
• Update contract language and fee schedules in line with policy changes and reimbursement structures.
• Manage provider relationships and resolve disputes to support long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate network performance to identify cost, quality, and service improvements.
• Support provider recruitment and network adequacy initiatives and provider-facing marketing.
• Develop innovative contracting arrangements, including ACO and value-based models.
• Analyze financial arrangements and risk-based contracts for viable outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contracts meet business priorities and regulatory needs.
• Perform other duties to support network management and contracting objectives.

Skills

Healthcare contracting

Contract negotiation

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

Financial modeling

Provider relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Contract management systems

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic ACO Contract Manager based in the United States.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven contracting professional to strengthen provider networks and advance value-based healthcare partnerships. In this remote role, you will lead complex contract negotiations and manage relationships with hospitals, physician groups, and other healthcare providers. You will develop contracting strategies that balance financial performance, quality outcomes, network adequacy, and affordability. Working across healthcare operations and provider partnerships, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution to renewals, amendments, and ongoing performance monitoring. Your expertise in Accountable Care Organization (ACO) arrangements, financial modeling, and risk-based contracting will help create sustainable agreements that support organizational objectives and improve healthcare delivery. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced negotiator who combines analytical thinking with strong relationship-building and strategic problem-solving skills.

Contract Negotiation and Development

• Negotiate, draft, and evaluate provider contracts, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, standard contract templates, reimbursement guidelines, and established process controls.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Oversee contracts from initiation and negotiation through execution, monitoring, renewal, amendment, and closure, ensuring critical deadlines and contractual obligations are managed effectively.

Contract Maintenance

• Keep contract language, fee schedules, and reimbursement terms current with applicable medical policy changes and evolving reimbursement structures.

Provider Relationship Management

• Issue Resolution: Address provider concerns, manage contractual disputes, and facilitate effective resolutions that support long-term partnerships.

Network Performance Evaluation

• Assess provider and network performance to identify opportunities for improvement in cost efficiency, quality, stability, and service delivery.

Network Development and Adequacy

• Contribute to provider recruitment, network expansion, network adequacy initiatives, and provider-facing marketing activities.

Innovative Contracting Arrangements

• Develop and negotiate innovative contracting arrangements, including ACO and other value-based models, to support quality improvement and financial performance.

Financial and Strategic Analysis

• Evaluate complex financial arrangements, risk-based contracting structures, reimbursement methodologies, and operational implications to identify viable contracting solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure contracts support business priorities, regulatory requirements, and effective provider network operations.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned to support network management and contracting objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional Experience: At least eight years of related work experience beyond the degree, with a strong background in healthcare contracting, provider relations, or health plan operations.
• Contract Negotiation Expertise: Experience in health plan operations, provider operations, or related healthcare environments.
• Strong understanding of provider contracting strategies, risk-based agreements, reimbursement structures, financial models, operational impacts, and data analytics.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial arrangements and healthcare quality programs.
• Legal and Contractual Understanding: Ability to interpret and assess legal documents, contractual language, and complex agreement structures.
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative external relationships based on trust, credibility, and clear communication at all organizational levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate multiple scenarios, anticipate challenges, develop creative contracting solutions, and recommend the most effective course of action.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and creativity in developing contracting terms that address changing business needs while supporting sustainable provider partnerships.

Remote Work Eligibility

• Must have a primary home address in one of the following eligible states.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company holidays.
• Remote Flexibility: Remote work arrangement for eligible candidates residing in approved states.