Network Contract Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Latham, NY

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Network Contract Manager develops and maintains a geographically competitive, broad-access, stable provider network that meets unit-cost and trend-management objectives and supports affordable, predictable products. The role evaluates and negotiates provider contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement standards, and other process controls. It also builds and maintains business relationships with providers and ensures appropriate distribution of provider specialties across the network. This is an intense, fast-paced role involving data challenges and process gaps. The position requires an estimated 5–10% travel within New York. Candidates who can commute to New York, preferably in the Northeast region of the United States, are preferred; the role offers remote work flexibility. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The salary range is $72,800–$130,000 annually for full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services.
At least 2 years of experience and understanding performing network adequacy analysis.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of New York state and federal reimbursement methodologies.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of fee schedules and using financial models and analysis to develop provider rates.
Intermediate knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex or technical information clearly and concisely and to understand and interpret complex information from others.
Solid interpersonal skills, including establishing rapport and working well with others.
Solid customer service skills.
Ability to commute to New York; Northeast region of the United States is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements.
Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems.
Solve moderately complex problems and conduct moderately complex research and analysis.
Work with minimal guidance and seek guidance for only the most complex tasks.
Translate concepts into practice.
Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues.
Understand and manage unit-cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models.
Guide development of geographically competitive, broad-access, stable networks that achieve unit-cost performance and trend-management objectives.
Evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls.
Ensure network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.
Coach others, provide feedback, and guide their work.
Establish and maintain strong business relationships with provider organizations and professionals.