Provider Network Management Director at ELEVANCE HEALTH INC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Negotiation, Provider Relations, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Anticipated End Date: 2025-12-05 Position Title: Provider Network Management Director Job Description: Provider Network Management Director Location: 740 W Peachtree St. NW. Atlanta GA. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law The Provider Network Management Director develops the provider network through contract negotiations, relationship development, and servicing for large health systems and affiliated physician groups including employed and hospital based, and hospital owned ancillary providers. The primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms. Deals with only the most complex health systems, affiliated providers and drives and support value base initiatives. How you will make an impact: • Serves in a leadership capacity, leading associate resources, special projects/initiatives, or network planning. • Serves as a subject matter expert for local contracting efforts or in highly specialized components of the contracting process and serves as subject matter expert for that area for a business unit. • Typically serves as lead contractor for large-scale, multi-faceted negotiations. • Serves as business unit representative on enterprise initiatives around network management and leads projects with significant impact. • May assist management in network development planning. • May provide work direction and establish priorities for field staff and may be involved in associate development and mentoring. • Contracts involve non-standard arrangements that require a high level of negotiation skills. • Fee schedules are customized. • Works independently and requires high level of judgment and discretion. • May work on projects impacting the business unit requiring collaboration with other key areas or serve on enterprise projects around network management. • May collaborate with the sales team in making presentations to employer groups. • Serves as a communication link between providers and the company. • Conducts the most complex negotiations. • Prepares financial projections and conducts analysis. • Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary. Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in contracting (value based, shared savings and ACO development), provider relations, provider servicing; experience must include prior contracting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: • Experience using financial models and analysis to negotiate rates with providers is strongly preferred. • Prior contract negotiation and financial analysis experience is strongly preferred. • Strategic Thinking: Capability to align contract strategies with the organization's overall business goals and objectives preferred. • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex contracts, identify potential risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks is strongly preferred. • Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracting processes is preferred. • Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify issues and develop effective solutions is preferred. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate contract terms and negotiate effectively with stakeholders is preferred. Job Level: Director Equivalent Workshift: Job Family: PND > Network Contracting Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Join our Talent Community and stay connected with company news, information, and future job opportunities. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner. Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health. Please visit the Contract Worker Community Page. Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

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Responsibilities

The Provider Network Management Director develops the provider network through contract negotiations and relationship development for large health systems and affiliated physician groups. This role involves leading complex negotiations and serving as a subject matter expert in local contracting efforts.