VP, Provider Network Contracting & Pricing Strategy

UnitedHealth Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a director within our network contracting team to guide development of provider networks and manage unit costs through pricing modeling and reporting. This high-visibility role shapes access, quality, and cost across markets.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate across functions, and drive strategic contracting initiatives in a Fortune 6 organization, with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results.
• 8+ years of experience in developing product pricing and using financial modeling for rate decisions.
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing a medical cost and administrative budget.
• 5+ years of experience with provider contracting.
• Expert knowledge of Medicare RBRVS, DRGs and related coding/grouping concepts.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve unit cost objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies for a function spanning multiple markets/sites.
• Apply network configuration and incentive-based models to improve quality and efficiency.
• Direct others to resolve business problems across functions.
• Direct work that impacts entire functions and customer accounts.

Skills

Management experience

Pricing & financial modeling

Budget management

Provider contracting

Medicare knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a director within our network contracting team to guide development of provider networks and manage unit costs through pricing modeling and reporting. This high-visibility role shapes access, quality, and cost across markets.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate across functions, and drive strategic contracting initiatives in a Fortune 6 organization, with opportunities for professional growth and impact.