Contracts Manager - Commercial Medical

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts•Hingham, MA

11d•$100,980 - $123,420•Hybrid

About The Position

The position of Contracts Manager in the Contracts Development & Contracts Delivery team is as a lead for Commercial Medical. The Contracts Manager will work with all levels of Contracts Analysts to ensure appropriate task assignment and completion and, working directly with leadership, will oversee the majority of project implementations end-to-end to ensure that plan benefit descriptions and contract language are in compliance with operational requirements and all applicable health insurance laws and regulations. This position is eligible for the Flex persona.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in contract administration, including product development and implementation.
Collaborative, problem solving approach with an openness to change.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet aggressive timelines; ability to understand corporate priorities, work to those goals and assign tasks to analysts as needed.
Strong consultative skills with solution-oriented resolutions; positive attitude and a proven team player who can collaborate while respectfully raising opposing ideas.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience, or experience leading cross functional projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement new and revised Commercial Medical l products and financial arrangements as required to support state and federal legislation requirements, regulatory requirements, new plan offerings, and corporate concerns.
Annual Schedule of Benefits creation and updates
Custom Schedule of Benefits and updates – new and renewing accounts
Contributor to day-to-day NSO, BARS and Riders review
Oversee and manage “big picture” requirements for annual Commercial Medical product changes and drive results towards key deliverables and ensure milestones are met.
Complete the necessary analysis of all requested annual changes to ensure that the appropriate contract documents, system values, and updates are in place.
Participate in the implementation of new products, product changes, and corporate initiatives by analyzing changes, documenting impacts, and acting as lead for the department on cross‑functional workgroups and/or managing projects.
Coordinate and oversee corporate and department projects and initiatives and ensure milestones are met.
Work with leadership to define strategic direction, goals, and objectives of the business unit; act in a lead role representing the department on cross-functional teams or initiatives
Must be able to lead specific projects or customer-related deliverables
Must be able to challenge and motivate staff to reach their highest potential