Contracts Manager - Payor, MCO, and Medicaid Focus

Intuition Robotics • New York, NY

16d • Remote

About The Position

Intuition Robotics is seeking a Contracts Manager with a focus on Payor, MCO, and Medicaid. The company's mission is to empower older adults to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives through its AI proactive care companion, ElliQ®. This role is crucial for expanding the company's US customer base through partnerships with health plans, health systems, state governments, and local area agencies on aging. The Contracts Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of healthcare-related contracts, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, organizational strategy, and financial objectives. This role requires expertise in contract negotiation and management, healthcare industry compliance, and cross-functional project leadership within a fast-paced and agile environment that emphasizes creative problem-solving and personal accountability.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience managing healthcare-related contracts.
• Proven track record negotiating, drafting, and managing payor, MCO, and Medicare Advantage agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid programs, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with value-based care, capitation models, and fee-for-service contracts.
• Direct experience in healthcare contracting, ideally with health plans, provider networks, or healthcare technology companies.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and state Medicaid regulations.
• Understanding of Medicare Advantage, MCO’s, including Stars, CAHPS, and risk adjustment programs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional contract implementation projects from initiation through execution.
• Experience developing timelines, managing stakeholders, and reporting status to leadership.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Proficient in Excel and legal/financial modeling related to reimbursement or contract terms.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal and financial risk in contract terms.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and risk mitigation mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Nice To Haves

• JD, MBA, or Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) preferred.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CCCM, CPCM, or PMI-PMP) is a plus.
• Experience working in start-up or high-growth environments is highly valued.
• Understanding of elder care markets, digital health, or assistive robotics.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled healthcare solutions or remote care delivery models.
• Experience working with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).

Responsibilities

• Participates in contract negotiations with payors, MCOs, Medicare Advantage, and government programs in partnership with sales.
• Coordinate internally with legal, finance, compliance, and business development teams to ensure contracts align with organizational strategy.
• Maintain a repository of executed contracts and track key terms, renewal dates, and deliverables.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with contract terms and assist in resolving disputes or audits.
• Partner with product and commercial teams to support market access strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level