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**Position Summary**
The Contract Negotiation Manager will negotiate and execute high-level review and analysis, manage dispute resolution and settlement negotiations of contracts with single and group Behavioral Health providers within a defined market. You will manage contract performance and support the development and implementation of strategic, traditional contracts and value-based contract relationships.
+ Negotiates, executes, reviews, and analyzes contracts and/or handles dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with solo and group Behavioral Health providers for all lines of business (Medicare, commercial etc.).
+ Manages contract performance in support of network quality, availability, and financial goals and strategies for all lines of business (Medicare, commercial etc.).
+ Recruits Behavioral Health providers as needed to ensure attainment of network expansion and adequacy targets for all lines of business (Medicare, commercial etc.).
+ Collaborates cross-functionally to contribute to provider compensation and pricing development activities and recommendations, submission of contractual information, and the review and analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities.
+ Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives and/or settlement activities.
+ Provides Behavioral Health network development, maintenance, and refinement activities and strategies in support of cross-market network management unit.
+ Assists with the design, development, management, and or implementation of strategic network configurations, including integration activities. May optimize interaction with assigned providers and internal business partners to manage relationships and ensure provider needs are met. Ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum 3+ years related experience, proven and proficient managed care network negotiating skills.
+ Proven working knowledge of competitor strategies, complex contracting options, financial/contracting arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
+ Strong and persuasive communication skills, especially written communications, with external stakeholders
+ Strong critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills
+ Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
+ A ready business acumen and the ability to balance and articulate competing priorities while making decisions
+ Adept at collaboration and teamwork
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Versed with the Mid-South Behavioral Health provider market preferred.
+ 3-5 years related experience Commercial HMO, PPO products knowledge
+ 3-5 years related experience Medicare and/or Medicaid products knowledge
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
40
**Time Type**
Full time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54,300.00 - $145,860.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
**Great benefits for great people**
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/19/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.