Vice President, Network Development – Contracting

Centene Corporation

Centene healthcare executive leading provider network development and contracting strategy in Missouri. Overseeing network operations, negotiations, cost management, expansion, and contracting teams.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $188,900 - $359,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider network strategy, including access analysis, reimbursement analysis, and unit cost management, while effectively managing provider relations and contracting activities. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic objectives, and analyze market trends to support organizational goals.

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Provider Network StrategyContracting ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingManaged Care ExperienceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Access AnalysisReimbursement AnalysisUnit Cost ManagementContract NegotiationClaims Trend AnalysisMarket Expansion AnalysisProvider RelationsQuality Standards DevelopmentNetwork DevelopmentProduction Standards Maintenance

Soft Skills

Management ExperienceStaff Performance ManagementStrategic Vision DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAMHA

Industry Keywords

Managed CareHealthcare AdministrationProvider NetworksContracting ActivitiesMarket AnalysisM&A ActivitiesCost ManagementHealthcare EnvironmentProvider ContractingNetwork Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct provider network and contracting activities
Lead provider network strategy, including access analysis, network operations, reimbursement analysis, and unit cost management
Oversee coordination and negotiation for the contracting department
Establish the department’s strategic vision, objectives, policies, and procedures
Develop, implement, and maintain production and quality standards for the Contracting department
Oversee network development staff and external consultants developing provider networks across expansion markets
Analyze provider networks from cost, coverage, and growth perspectives
Evaluate opportunities to expand or change the network to meet Company goals
Manage budgeting and forecasting initiatives for product-line network costs and provider contracts
Oversee analysis of claims trend data and market information to support contract negotiations
Review provider contracting rates to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy
Support market expansion and M&A activities through provider contract analysis for due diligence
Assist health plan CEOs and/or COOs, vendors, in key provider relations and strategy
Travel up to 25%
Perform other assigned duties and comply with policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
MBA or MHA degree preferred
10+ years of experience in managed care network development and provider relations/contracting management in a healthcare and/or managed care environment required
Previous management experience, including hiring, training, assigning work, and managing staff performance
Equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope, and skills reflective of the position level
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
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