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Director, Contracting & Network Development
Centene CorporationDirector of Contracting & Network Development overseeing provider contracting and network development at Centene. Leading operational policies while ensuring compliance and efficiency in healthcare provider relations.
Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $141,500 - $261,400 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in provider contracting, network development, and compliance with government regulations, while effectively managing teams and executing strategic initiatives to improve financial performance in diverse markets.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Provider ContractingNetwork DevelopmentMedicaid ContractingFinancial AnalysisTeam Management
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationFinancial Strategy DevelopmentCompliance ManagementMarket ExpansionPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Health Care AdministrationProvider RelationsGovernment RegulationsBudgeting ConstraintsAncillary Service Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee activities of the provider contracting, network development and/or provider relations functions and aid in formulating and administering organizational policies and procedures
- Oversee provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with the business unit’s policies and standards, government laws and regulations
- Implement development activities for the recruitment and contracting of provider networks in new and prospective markets, and existing market expansions
- Support new business launch in diverse markets while considering individual market circumstances, provider community, budgeting constraints and available resources
- Perform complex financial analyses to identify medical cost improvement opportunities, develop strategies to reach financial goals, and execute contracting strategies to meet goals and objectives
- Oversee contracting and network development staff and external consultants in the development of provider networks for new and expansion markets
- Monitor performance, develop, and implement business solutions to address process and quality gaps, and communicate network strategy and planning
- Ability to travel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, related field or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of combined contracting, network development or provider relations experience
- Previous experience in Medicaid/Medicare contracting and negotiating hospital, large physician groups and ancillary service agreements
- Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff
- Valid driver's license.
- Applicants must be in the state of Illinois to be considered for this position.
Benefits
Comp & perks- competitive pay
- health insurance
- 401K and stock purchase plans
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off plus holidays
- flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules