Strategic Network Contracts Manager (Remote Options)

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is seeking a Network Contracting Manager to shape our provider network in Virginia and beyond. You will manage complex fee-for-service and value-based contracts with physician groups, hospitals, and ancillary providers while leading market contracting strategy projects and mentoring team members.

Reporting to the AVP, Provider Network Management, you will build strong provider relationships, collaborate with Claims, Medical Management and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare provider contracting and negotiation experience involving complex physician groups and ancillary providers.
• Experience in managed care, healthcare, or health insurance, including commercial contracting.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding others.
• Strong provider relationship management skills, with demonstrated success building long‑term partnerships.
• Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive‑based models (strongly preferred).
• Deep understanding of hospital, managed care, and provider business models, with the ability to influence sales and provider audiences.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to build internal relationships in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Customer‑centric approach with strong interpersonal skills and comfort navigating change.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, negotiation, contract interpretation, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage fee-for-service and value-based contracting with large physician groups, ancillaries, and hospitals.
• Lead market contracting strategy projects and mentor assigned staff.
• Build provider relationships to support network growth and value-based opportunities.
• Partner with Claims, Medical Management, Credentialing to ensure aligned execution.
• Develop network positions and identify value-oriented opportunities.
• Meet unit cost targets while maintaining an adequate provider network.
• Design and manage initiatives to improve medical cost and quality with clinical informatics guidance.
• Prepare and project the financial impact of large contracts and terms.
• Create and ensure accuracy of HCP agreements through cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead resolution of escalated provider issues and maintain relationships with local market knowledge.

Skills

Healthcare contracting

Negotiation

Leadership

Provider relationships

Financial analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA

MHA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is seeking a Network Contracting Manager to shape our provider network in Virginia and beyond. You will manage complex fee-for-service and value-based contracts with physician groups, hospitals, and ancillary providers while leading market contracting strategy projects and mentoring team members.

Reporting to the AVP, Provider Network Management, you will build strong provider relationships, collaborate with Claims, Medical Management and