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VP, Network Development – Contracting
Centene Corporation. Oversee provider network and contracting activities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in provider network development, contracting management, and strategic oversight within healthcare environments. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation to support market expansion and operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Provider Network DevelopmentContracting ManagementBudgeting And ForecastingHealthcare AdministrationProvider Relations
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Access AnalysisCost ManagementContract NegotiationMarket ExpansionUnit Cost AnalysisStrategic Vision DevelopmentQuality Standards ImplementationM&A Due DiligenceProvider Contracting Rates ReviewPerformance Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingDecision Making
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBAMHA
Industry Keywords
Managed CareMedicaidMedicareMarketplaceHealthcare
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee provider network and contracting activities
- Lead provider network strategy, including access analysis and network operations
- Support decision makers with reimbursement and unit cost management analysis
- Oversee coordination and negotiation for the contracting department
- Analyze information to support contract negotiations
- Ensure development of provider networks across expansion markets
- Evaluate provider network cost, coverage and growth and recommend expansion opportunities
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting initiatives for product-line network costs and provider contracts
- Review provider contracting rates for alignment with company strategy
- Participate in unit cost and selective contracting initiatives
- Establish the department's strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures
- Develop, implement and maintain production and quality standards
- Support market expansion and M&A activities through provider contract analysis for due diligence
- Assist the health plan CEO and/or COO vendors with key provider relations and strategy
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required
- 10+ years of network development and provider relations or contracting management in a health care or managed care environment required
- Previous management experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing staff performance
- Equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the position level may qualify
- Preferred experience with contracting for Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace lines of business covering the Florida market
- Valid driver's license
- MBA or MHA degree preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401K plan
- Stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off plus holidays
- Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
- Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
- Equal opportunity employment
- Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law