VP, Provider Network Strategy & Contracting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Director for its network contracting team in Phoenix to guide the development and support of provider networks and unit cost management. You will lead a high-performing team and apply pricing models to drive quality and efficiency across markets.

The role requires deep knowledge of Medicare pricing systems, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering strategic network initiatives within a Fortune 6 organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers.
• 8+ years of experience in developing product pricing and utilizing financial modeling in making rate decisions.
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing a medical cost and administrative budget.
• 5+ years of experience with provider contracting.
• Expert level of knowledge of Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS), Diagnosis Related Groups, Ambulatory Surgery Center Groupers, etc.
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives for unit cost performance and trend management
• Develop and execute strategies for a function or discipline that span a large business unit or multiple markets/sites
• Apply network configuration and incentive-based payment models as appropriate to improve quality and efficiency
• Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines
• Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)
• Lead contracting with network providers and manage the UnitedHealthcare client relationship for network/provider management

Skills

Management experience

Financial modeling

Provider contracting

Strategic planning

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Director for its network contracting team in Phoenix to guide the development and support of provider networks and unit cost management. You will lead a high-performing team and apply pricing models to drive quality and efficiency across markets.

The role requires deep knowledge of Medicare pricing systems, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering strategic network initiatives within a Fortune 6 organization.