Manager, Network Contracting (Remote)

Job description

The **Manager, Network Contracting** on the Strategic Payer Partnerships team will support and execute Aledade’s network contracts with national and regional health plans. The role is focused on negotiating and managing a portfolio of network participation agreements. In collaboration with senior leadership, the manager will interface directly with payers to negotiate new agreements and manage renewals. This role will have a strong focus on contract lifecycle management, analysis, and maintaining positive payer relationships. We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the U.S. or from our office in Bethesda, MD. ## Primary Duties: ### Negotiation: - Negotiate network participation agreements directly with health plans including new agreements, renewals, and amendments ### Lifecycle Management: - Manage and track deliverables and document repositories - Identify and mitigate risks ensuring compliance with terms - Perform comprehensive rate analyses - Track and report on key contract metrics ### Relationship Management: - Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to successfully execute network participation agreements - Develop and maintain high-level relationships with regional and national payer stakeholders ### Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree - 8+ yrs experience in network contracting or development with health plans or providers - Strong understanding of the health plan network participation agreement lifecycle - Demonstrated experience navigating complex payer dynamics - Strong analytics and risk assessment skills - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to establish, sustain, and improve payer relationships - Results-oriented with the ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously - Passionate about ensuring providers are fairly reimbursed for the care they deliver ### Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree ### Physical Requirements: - Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.