Vice President, Network Strategy & Management Value-Based Contracting

Centene Corporation • Remote-TX, MO

1d • $227,700 - $431,400 • Remote

About The Position

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely anywhere in the Continental United States. Position Purpose: Responsible for developing and managing the provider network strategy for Centene Corporation. Lead all aspects of provider network strategy including, but not limited to reimbursement strategy, contracting strategy, unit cost management, claims configuration and network operations. Oversee network development staff and external consultants in the development of provider networks across expansion markets. Lead health plans in periodic analyses of their provider networks from a cost, coverage, and growth perspective. Provide leadership in evaluating opportunities to expand or change the network to meet Company goals. Manage budgeting and forecasting initiatives for product lines to network costs and provider contracts. Oversee analysis of claim trend data and/or market information to derive conclusions to support contract negotiations. Lead initiatives to ensure periodic review of provider contracting rates to ensure strategic focus is on target with overall Company strategy. Lead development of fee schedules and rates for new and existing markets consistent with budget and premium revenue assumptions. Support market expansion and M&A activities by leading provider contract analysis related to due diligence. Assist health plan CEOs, network development, legal and finance teams in key provider contract negotiations and strategy. Work collaboratively with Business Development on new markets and new product development initiatives. Ability to travel. Performs other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in managed care network development.
• 3+ years of experience in government programs.
• Previous experience managing staff, including hiring, training, managing workload and performance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MHA degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, multi‑market VBC programs across Medicaid, Medicare (including MA/D‑SNP), and/or commercial markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing the provider network strategy for Centene Corporation.
• Leading all aspects of provider network strategy including, but not limited to reimbursement strategy, contracting strategy, unit cost management, claims configuration and network operations.
• Overseeing network development staff and external consultants in the development of provider networks across expansion markets.
• Leading health plans in periodic analyses of their provider networks from a cost, coverage, and growth perspective.
• Providing leadership in evaluating opportunities to expand or change the network to meet Company goals.
• Managing budgeting and forecasting initiatives for product lines to network costs and provider contracts.
• Overseeing analysis of claim trend data and/or market information to derive conclusions to support contract negotiations.
• Leading initiatives to ensure periodic review of provider contracting rates to ensure strategic focus is on target with overall Company strategy.
• Leading development of fee schedules and rates for new and existing markets consistent with budget and premium revenue assumptions.
• Supporting market expansion and M&A activities by leading provider contract analysis related to due diligence.
• Assisting health plan CEOs, network development, legal and finance teams in key provider contract negotiations and strategy.
• Working collaboratively with Business Development on new markets and new product development initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Complying with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K
• stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

What This Job Offers

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