Senior Director, Contracting & Network Development

Centene Corporation

Senior Director leading provider contracting, network development, and optimization for Centene’s healthcare plans. Developing market strategies, negotiating provider agreements, and supporting new business launches in Texas.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,000 - $274,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider contracting, network development, and strategic leadership to drive organizational growth and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and optimize network performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Provider ContractingNetwork DevelopmentContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Operations

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementNetwork OptimizationBudget DevelopmentMarket Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationNetwork AdequacyAffordability ObjectivesProvider EngagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee development and implementation of contracting activities in network development and enhancement
Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of provider contracting, network development, and network optimization initiatives across multiple product lines
Develop and execute network strategies supporting organizational growth, regulatory compliance, network adequacy, affordability objectives, and provider engagement goals
Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop contracting solutions and strengthen provider partnerships
Direct evaluation, review, negotiation, and ongoing management of product-specific contracts and amendments between the health plan and vendors
Develop strategies for new networks with business development and providers to meet network access and unit cost objectives
Determine resources and assemble teams across business functions
Develop budgets aligned with Centene network management and financial objectives
Support new business launches in diverse markets
Lead network development specialists during implementation and development stages
Monitor performance and implement solutions addressing process and quality gaps
Communicate network strategy and planning to senior management and Centene leaders
Negotiate complex and major provider contracts as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of related contracting or healthcare operations experience
Experience establishing new markets, including development of strategy and oversight of implementation
Candidate preferably living in TX
Ability to oversee provider contracting, network development, and network optimization initiatives
Experience with complex and major provider contract negotiations
Knowledge of network access, unit cost objectives, network adequacy, regulatory compliance, affordability objectives, and provider engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity