Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Provider Contracting Manager is a senior-level, non-supervisory individual contributor responsible for provider network development, strategic provider contracting, and complex contract negotiations across Community Health Choice's provider network.

The role identifies opportunities to expand value-based care agreements and alternative payment arrangements for existing and new lines of business, solves complex contracting challenges focused on improving cost and quality performance, negotiates provider agreements, coordinates quality performance and data submission requirements, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains effective provider relationships.

The Sr. Provider Contracting Manager serves as a subject matter expert for provider contracting strategies and collaborates with Provider Engagement, Compliance, Legal, Quality, Finance, Credentialing, Claims, and Network Operations to implement provider agreements, support operational excellence, and achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Negotiate Provider and Value-Based Care Contracts:
Negotiate complex contract language and rates with hospital, physician, ancillary, and LTSS providers in accordance with established parameters and guidelines
Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Quality, Finance, and Credentialing to finalize provider contracts, amendments, and new agreements
Ensure compliance with regulatory and product requirements related to provider contracting, including network adequacy standards
Provide senior-level negotiation support and recommendations for complex, high-impact, or escalated provider agreements

Expand Provider Networks and Value-Based Provider Arrangements:
Lead quality performance monitoring, data submission coordination, and data integrity activities related to clinical quality measures
Identify opportunities to expand provider networks and value-based provider agreements for existing and new lines of business
Conduct external meetings with prospective and existing providers to negotiate or renegotiate agreements
Collaborate with internal teams to assess contracting opportunities and facilitate network expansion efforts

Compliance, Network Adequacy, and Contract Governance:
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and product specifications related to provider contracting functions
Monitor network adequacy and coordinate adjustments needed to meet regulatory standards
Coordinate with Network Management, Claims, Payment Solutions, Provider Data Integrity, Quality, and other stakeholders to support accurate contract reimbursement, quality reporting, and adherence to requirements
Identify contract risks, inconsistencies, and implementation concerns and recommend appropriate resolution

Complex Contract Implementation and Issue Resolution:
Lead cross-functional implementation activities for complex provider contracts, amendments, alternative payment arrangements, and new agreements
Analyze and resolve escalated contracting, reimbursement, implementation, and operational issues in partnership with internal stakeholders and providers
Communicate contract terms, implementation requirements, and operational impacts clearly to affected stakeholders
Support consistent interpretation and administration of executed provider agreements

Provider Relationship Management:
Serve as a senior liaison between Community Health Choice and its providers, facilitating communication and addressing complex or escalated issues
Maintain productive provider relationships to support contracting, implementation, quality performance, and data submission activities
Represent Network Management in provider meetings and cross-functional discussions requiring advanced contracting expertise

Departmental Goals, Process Improvement, and Knowledge Support:
Contribute to departmental goals outlined in the annual business plan
Participate in and support process improvement initiatives that enhance contracting quality, consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness
Provide technical guidance, contract knowledge, and informal support to Provider Contracting team members without direct supervisory responsibility
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Six (6) years of progressively responsible provider contracting and contract negotiation experience in healthcare or managed care, including experience with complex provider agreements

Experience with hospital, physician, ancillary, LTSS, delegated provider arrangements, and alternative payment or value-based agreements

Management Experience (Years and Area): N/A - This is a non-supervisory senior individual contributor role

Experience leading complex negotiations, mentoring peers, or coordinating cross-functional contract implementation activities without direct people management responsibility

Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with QNXT, Salesforce, contract management, provider data, claims, quality reporting, or data submission systems

Other: Travel is required approximately 50% of the time. Access to a vehicle and a valid Texas driver's license are required. Advanced managed care contract negotiation experience is required

Experience within the Houston market and with STAR+PLUS, LTSS, HCBS, Medicare, alternative payment arrangements, clinical quality measures, or value-based contracting preferred.

Benefits & EEOC

Community employees¿ benefits are provided by Harris Health. These benefits are designed to provide you with flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.