Senior Contract Administrator - Revenue Cycle Ops Support

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Managed Care, Senior Contract Administrator position is leading, developing, and negotiating managed care agreements to ensure favorable reimbursement, alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with federal and state regulations. This role will oversee payer relationships, evaluate financial and operational performance of contracts, and collaborate across departments to support strategic initiatives related to revenue cycle, provider relations, and population health management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Seven (7) years related experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience negotiating managed care contracts with third party payors.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or Health Administration (MHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation, and management of contracts with commercial and government payers, including HMOs, PPOs, ACOs, and Medicaid/Medicare Advantage plans.
• Analyze reimbursement methodologies and contract performance to ensure profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with payer representatives to facilitate contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, revenue cycle, and clinical operations to ensure contract terms align with organizational capabilities and compliance standards.
• Monitor regulatory and market changes affecting payer contracts, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate contract outcomes and drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead contract implementation efforts, including communication, education, and ongoing oversight.
• Represent the organization in payer meetings, contract review sessions, and industry forums.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Contract Administrators and related staff.
• Independently prepares and presents strategic, financial and operational proposals regarding payor agreements.
• Ensures contractual compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Assists with strategic planning and business development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees