BCBSMA
Sr. Contract Manager
Boston · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$134k-$164kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationExcelCommunicationPublic SpeakingActuarial Science
About the role
- The Senior Contract Manager works closely with the Director of Network Contracting to successfully execute these innovative payment models and quality incentive programs, as well as achieve unit cost trend targets.
- A successful Senior Contract Manager is analytical, has high attention to detail, and is able to communicate persuasively and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ensure new contract terms and rates are successfully communicated within the organization and implemented accurately as of the contract effective date.
Responsibilities
- Lead negotiations for an assigned portfolio of contracts, which may include fee-for-service, pay-for-performance, and risk-sharing hospital and physician contracts, ensuring that both the business and financial objectives are achieved in all initiatives.
- Manage all aspects of negotiations including analyzing publicly available market data and internal data, developing proposal presentations and letters, negotiating terms with providers, liaising with the legal team and other business areas to assess risks, drafting contract language and financial terms, and ensuring that final contracts are accurate and complete.
- Develop rate proposals using Excel-based modeling tools and work with Actuarial to obtain all other rate and utilization analytics needed to support contract negotiations.
- Facilitate and lead cross functional negotiation teams.
- For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our " How We Work " Page.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above
- Demonstrated ability to advance initiatives and work independently.
- BS/BA required; Masters preferred
Nice to have
- Masters preferred
Skills
- Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills; effective presentation skills; project management and planning skills critical.
Compensation
- $134,275.47 - $164,120.00
- The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
- We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
- This job is also eligible for variable pay.
- An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
Benefits
- It's in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.
Company info
- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and operate collaboratively as part of a team.
- As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success.
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