Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Senior Manager, Contract Development

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $129,330 - $158,070 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development of innovative contracting models, financial arrangements, and provider partnerships that support enterprise goals.
  • Manage risk, enhance BCBSMA’s competitive position, and serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives and provide people and thought leadership within the Contract Operations function.
  • Set strategic direction and lead the development and implementation of innovative contracting methodologies for physician and institutional providers.
  • Provide oversight of contract amendments, renewals, and approvals, ensuring compliance with business, legal, and financial requirements.
  • Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and contractual risk while ensuring contracts support long-term strategic and financial objectives.
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional project teams and influence decision-making without direct authority.
  • Partner with Operations and Technology teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation of contracts within the Provider Contract Management System (e.g., Salesforce).

Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of provider contracting principles, reimbursement methodologies, and risk-based arrangements.
  • Advanced experience in complex contract negotiation, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams, managing large-scale initiatives, and balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • High proficiency with contract management systems and data-driven reporting; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations in provider contracting preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in provider contracting, healthcare finance, or related field.
  • Proven experience in senior-level contract development, strategic planning, and stakeholder management within a health plan or provider organization.
  • Experience leading teams and influencing outcomes across complex matrixed environments.
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
provider contracting principlesreimbursement methodologiesrisk-based arrangementscomplex contract negotiationfinancial modelingstrategic decision-makingcontract management systemsdata-driven reportingcontract developmentstrategic planning
Soft Skills
executive presenceclear communicationinfluence senior stakeholdersteam leadershipmanaging large-scale initiativesbalancing multiple prioritiesthought leadershipcross-functional collaborationdecision-makinginfluencing outcomes
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAMHA