VP of Contracting & Value-Based Network Strategy

Cambia Health; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 263,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Fund

Commute and parking benefits

Remote work options

Job summary

Cambia Health is seeking a Vice President of Contracting for Oregon and Washington. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week at Portland, Vancouver, or Renton offices, with relocation flexibility for commuting distance.

You will lead provider network strategy and value-based contracting across multiple states, shaping B2B partnerships and market access. The role demands deep payer experience, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to drive cost management and network

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Public Health or related field and 15 years of broad health care and medical management leadership experience, with at least 7 years of healthcare payer experience
• Experience converting providers from fee-for-service to value-based contracts for commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid required

Responsibilities

• Direct the provider network and contracting activities. Lead all aspects of provider network strategy including access analysis, network operations and support decision makers with analysis related to reimbursement and unit cost management.
• Provide executive leadership for Provider negotiation strategy and oversee operational execution in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to achieve stated objectives
• Provide leadership in evaluating opportunities to expand or change the network to meet Company goals
• Partner with company-wide and market-based leaders to develop and execute short and long-range plans related to provider network strategy, contracting, provider satisfaction, quality, and cost
• Ensure networks support affordability, geographic coverage, marketability, and satisfaction goals while maintaining productive relationships between health plan and delivery system leadership
• Champion best practices, innovative healthcare and cost-sharing models, and performance improvement priorities, including developing metrics and reporting protocols to monitor and communicate results
• Partner with Health Care Services and other leaders to create effective new products, programs, and services that achieve marketing, sales, and operational objectives
• Determine appropriate resource needs and allocate resources across departments and projects

Skills

Contracting leadership

Value-based care

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

AI awareness

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Business or Health Administration

Job description

Cambia Health is seeking a Vice President of Contracting for Oregon and Washington. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week at Portland, Vancouver, or Renton offices, with relocation flexibility for commuting distance.

You will lead provider network strategy and value-based contracting across multiple states, shaping B2B partnerships and market access. The role demands deep payer experience, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to drive cost management and network