Senior Network Contract Specialist

Independent Health

. Develop provider contract agreements and legal documents .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing provider contract agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for successful contract negotiations and implementation.

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Provider Contract DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationLegal Document PreparationFee Schedule ManagementProvider File MaintenanceContract ImplementationData AnalysisCompliance InterpretationOperational Task CoordinationProvider OutreachCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingDecision-MakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsListening Skills

Industry Keywords

CMSDOHNetwork ProviderContract ManagementProvider ServicingInternal AuditStrategic GoalsCorporate GoalsRelationship-BuildingOperational Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop provider contract agreements and legal documents
Ensure agreements contain proper language, appropriate lines of business, and correct fee schedules
Monitor and maintain provider files
Coordinate contract management and ensure executed contracts and amendments are current, compliant, and completed on time
Identify and analyze information supporting contract negotiations
Prepare information for contracts, amendments, letters of agreement, and other binding documents
Represent Network Contract Management in compliance requirements and regulatory adherence initiatives
Interpret and compile CMS, DOH, and internal audit information requests and develop responses
Peer review Network Provider documentation and ensure outstanding information is received
Process provider requests, conduct provider outreach, and respond to contract and fee schedule inquiries
Develop the Network Provider network through needs identification, outreach, relationship-building, and collaboration
Coordinate contract implementation, analytics, operational tasks, and provider servicing
Ensure provider contract-related payments and incentives are timely and accurate
Collaborate with Family Choice of WNY on skilled nursing facility strategies, contractual arrangements, fee schedules, network maintenance, and facility relationships
Create department reference tools, tip sheets, and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with Credentialing, Legal, Provider Network Administration, Reimbursement, Utilization Management, Finance, Claims, Servicing, and other teams
Participate on cross-functional teams
Support strategic and corporate goals of management and senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Three (3) years of experience in legal and/or contracting field required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Decision-making, process implementation, and recommendation skills
Proficiency in recognizing impacts across internal business units and external stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
Project management skills with ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
Ability to understand, interpret, and implement provider contracts
Ability to present complex issues concisely and logically verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Ability to handle diverse assignments under shifting priorities and tight time frames
Proven examples of displaying IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative, and Accountable
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scorecard incentive eligibility
Full range of benefits
Generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangement