Strategic ACO Contract Manager

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven contracting professional to strengthen provider networks and advance value-based healthcare partnerships. In this remote role, you will lead complex contract negotiations and manage relationships with hospitals, physician groups, and other healthcare providers. You will develop contracting strategies that balance financial performance, quality outcomes, network adequacy, and affordability. Working across healthcare operations and provider partnerships, you will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution to renewals, amendments, and ongoing performance monitoring. Your expertise in Accountable Care Organization (ACO) arrangements, financial modeling, and risk-based contracting will help create sustainable agreements that support organizational objectives and improve healthcare delivery. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced negotiator who combines analytical thinking with strong relationship-building and strategic problem-solving skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

• Professional Experience: At least eight years of related work experience beyond the degree, with a strong background in healthcare contracting, provider relations, or health plan operations.

• Contract Negotiation Expertise: Demonstrated success negotiating healthcare service and provider contracts, including experience with value-based methodologies and ACO arrangements.

• Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Experience in health plan operations, provider operations, or related healthcare environments.

• Provider Contracting Knowledge: Strong understanding of provider contracting strategies, risk-based agreements, reimbursement structures, financial models, operational impacts, and data analytics.

• Financial Acumen: Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial arrangements and healthcare quality programs.

• Legal and Contractual Understanding: Ability to interpret and assess legal documents, contractual language, and complex agreement structures.

• Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative external relationships based on trust, credibility, and clear communication at all organizational levels.

• Communication and Presentation: Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex contracting concepts effectively.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate multiple scenarios, anticipate challenges, develop creative contracting solutions, and recommend the most effective course of action.

• Adaptability: Flexibility and creativity in developing contracting terms that address changing business needs while supporting sustainable provider partnerships.

• Remote Work Eligibility: Must have a primary home address in one of the following eligible states: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.