Vice President, Network Strategy – Management Value-Based Contracting

Job Description:

  • Responsible for developing and managing the provider network strategy for Centene Corporation
  • Lead all aspects of provider network strategy including reimbursement strategy, contracting strategy, unit cost management, claims configuration and network operations
  • Oversee network development staff and external consultants in the development of provider networks across expansion markets
  • Lead health plans in periodic analyses of their provider networks from a cost, coverage, and growth perspective
  • Provide leadership in evaluating opportunities to expand or change the network to meet Company goals
  • Manage budgeting and forecasting initiatives for product lines to network costs and provider contracts
  • Oversee analysis of claim trend data and/or market information to derive conclusions to support contract negotiations
  • Lead initiatives to ensure periodic review of provider contracting rates to ensure strategic focus is on target with overall Company strategy
  • Lead development of fee schedules and rates for new and existing markets consistent with budget and premium revenue assumptions
  • Support market expansion and M&A activities by leading provider contract analysis related to due diligence
  • Assist health plan CEOs, network development, legal and finance teams in key provider contract negotiations and strategy
  • Work collaboratively with Business Development on new markets and new product development initiatives
  • Ability to travel
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field required
  • MBA or MHA degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in managed care network development
  • 3+ years of experience in government programs
  • Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, multi‑market VBC programs across Medicaid, Medicare (including MA/D‑SNP), and/or commercial markets preferred
  • Previous experience managing staff, including hiring, training, managing workload and performance
  • Valid driver's license

Benefits:

  • competitive pay
  • health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid time off plus holidays
  • flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
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