Contract Negotiation Manager

CVS Health

. Negotiate, execute, review, and analyze contracts and handle dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with solo, small group, or local providers, including SCAs, LOAs, and PPAs .

Posted 10/23/2026full-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 management, provider relationship management, and healthcare industry regulations, with a focus on optimizing network performance and achieving financial goals. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for effective dispute resolution and cost management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementProvider Relationship ManagementHealthcare Industry KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisDispute ResolutionCost ManagementNetwork DevelopmentStrategic Network Configuration

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem ResolutionInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordPowerPointOutlook

Industry Keywords

HealthcareProvider CompensationFinancial ArrangementsNCQA StandardsContractual Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate, execute, review, and analyze contracts and handle dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with solo, small group, or local providers, including SCAs, LOAs, and PPAs
Manage contract performance in support of network quality, availability, and financial goals and strategies
Recruit providers to achieve network expansion and adequacy targets
Collaborate cross-functionally on provider compensation and pricing development, contractual information submission, and negotiation and reimbursement modeling reports
Identify and recommend actions to manage cost issues and support cost-saving initiatives and settlement activities
Provide network development, maintenance, and refinement activities and strategies for cross-market network management
Assist with strategic network configuration design, development, management, implementation, and integration activities
Optimize interactions with assigned providers and internal business partners to manage relationships and meet provider needs
Resolve escalated issues involving claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, and provider contract or demographic information accuracy
Interpret contractual requirements, including federal and state regulations and NCQA standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of working knowledge of the healthcare industry, including competitor strategies, complex contracting options, financial and contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements
3+ years of experience in provider relationship management or related healthcare roles
Proven and proficient contract management skills
Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-resolution and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Candidates residing on the West Coast are strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of professional work experience and education

Benefits

Comp & perks

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