Contract Negotiation Manager

CVS Health Careers

. Negotiate, execute, review, and analyze contracts with solo, small-group, or local providers .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,300 - $132,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, provider relationship management, and financial analysis within the healthcare sector. Proficient in managing provider contracts and optimizing network performance to achieve organizational goals.

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Contract NegotiationProvider Relationship ManagementContract Management SkillsFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Contract Language DevelopmentRate Proposal AnalysisProvider Reimbursement MethodologiesOperational Improvement IdentificationFinancial Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaborative Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CommunicationIssue Resolution

Industry Keywords

HealthcareProvider Financial IssuesRegulatory RequirementsCommercial Lines of BusinessMedicare Lines of Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate, execute, review, and analyze contracts with solo, small-group, or local providers
Handle provider dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
Manage contract performance in support of network quality, availability, financial goals, and strategies
Recruit providers to support network expansion and adequacy targets
Collaborate on provider compensation, pricing development, contractual information, negotiation, and reimbursement modeling activities
Identify and recommend solutions for cost issues and support cost-saving initiatives and settlement activities
Perform network development, maintenance, and refinement activities
Assist with strategic network configuration and integration activities
Optimize interactions with assigned providers and internal business partners
Resolve escalated issues involving claims payment, contract interpretation, contract parameters, and provider contract or demographic information

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of experience negotiating contracts with ancillary providers, facilities, and physician groups
Experience with contract language, development and analysis of rate proposals, identifying operational and financial improvement opportunities, and collection and analysis of competitive data and key financial metrics
3+ years of experience in provider relationship management or related healthcare roles
Proficient contract management skills
Understanding of common contract provisions, provider reimbursement methodologies and terms, and industry standard payment policies and practices
Understanding of provider financial issues, regulatory requirements, and competitor strategies
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers and work cross-functionally to resolve complex provider contract issues
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple negotiations, issues, and tasks to meet deadlines
Experience with Commercial and Medicare lines of business preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of professional work experience and education

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility