Strategic Payer Partnerships & Analytics Director

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics at St. Tammany Health System leads the hospital’s managed care strategy, blending contract negotiation, financial analytics, and cross-functional leadership to optimize reimbursement and payer relationships.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years in managed care contracting, with preference for MBA/MHA. It emphasizes strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Public Health.
• Minimum 5 years of managed care contracting and reimbursement experience.
• Experience in data analytics and financial modeling.
• MBA or MHA or similar degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payer contracting strategy and negotiation to maximize value.
• Oversee analytics to optimize reimbursement and financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contracts with organizational goals.

Skills

Contracting experience

Financial analytics

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related fields

MBA or MHA preferred

Job description

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics at St. Tammany Health System leads the hospital’s managed care strategy, blending contract negotiation, financial analytics, and cross-functional leadership to optimize reimbursement and payer relationships.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years in managed care contracting, with preference for MBA/MHA. It emphasizes strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments.