Contract Negotiator V

Centene Corporation•Remote-TX, TX

3d•$107,700 - $199,300•Remote

About The Position

Identify, negotiate, and manage high-performing provider and vendor partnerships. Negotiate provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships. Conduct market research and analysis, and define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for assigned vendor and provider agreements. Lead, manage, and track the ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnerships. Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications as needed, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams. Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review agreement performance data, scorecards, and partnership strategy. This is a remote role open to candidates working anywhere in the United States, with Texas preferred. The role requires working Central Time business hours and travel of up to 20%. The ideal candidate has in-depth experience handling contract negotiations and building relationships with major hospitals and health systems in Eastern Texas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of provider contract negotiations, contract analysis, and/or modeling experience in health care or a similar industry.
Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results.
Experience presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Must be able to work Central Time business hours and travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with health care provider negotiations for pharmacy benefit management or managed care.
In-depth experience handling contract negotiations and building relationships with major hospitals and health systems in Eastern Texas.

Responsibilities

Identify, negotiate, and manage high-performing provider and vendor partnerships.
Negotiate provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
Perform market research and analysis as directed.
Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for assigned vendor and provider agreements.
Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnerships.
Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications when necessary, coordinating with local health plans and applicable internal teams.
Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review agreement performance data, scorecards, and partnership strategy.