Manager, Payor Relations
The Cigna Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $97,700 - $162,900 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with payors before, during, and after contract execution
- Lead negotiations for new and renewal contracts to secure competitive reimbursement and strategic value
- Ensure all agreements comply with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
- Collaborate with operations, billing, clinical, and marketing teams to align payor strategies with broader business goals
- Provide leadership and support to direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
- Oversee credentialing and provider enrollment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Support organizational initiatives by participating in cross-functional projects and other responsibilities assigned by leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in payor relations, contract management, or related healthcare functions
- Proven success negotiating and managing complex payor contracts with regional or national plans
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading teams or supervising staff
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract managementnegotiationcredentialingprovider enrollmentregulatory complianceaccreditation standardspayor relations
Soft skills
communicationrelationship-buildingproblem-solvingleadershipteam managementaccountabilitygrowth mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business Administration