Essential Functions: • Create, execute and administer value based reimbursement (VBR) strategies as directed • Conduct annual effectiveness review of contracting strategies; ensure corporate compliance with all contracting initiatives • Responsible for provider recruitment, contracting and initiating the loading and credentialing processes • Responsible for following up / auditing providers as they proceed through the loading process to ensure accuracy • Create contract language and review with legal to develop approved contract templates specific to the assigned Market and within the established corporate guardrails • Analyze financial data and establish rates in collaboration with Provider Contracting leadership and Finance • Negotiate and re-negotiate hospital, ancillary, physician and behavioral health contracts, terms, reimbursement rates, etc., in a manner that complies with corporate policies • Build networks to support new products within the market and on-board new providers • Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements • Perform gap analysis to ensure no gaps and/or sanctions occur; identify potential providers to recruit that will fill the gaps; identify and implement solutions that mitigate risk; develop corrective action plans as needed • Participate in training sessions for providers and staff as appropriate • Support the contracting requirements of the corporation for geographic regions and products • Knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to provider contracting • Assist with development and review of payment policies and provider notifications • As requested, become a Subject Matter Expert on specific provider types • Mentor junior contractors, as requested • Perform any other job duties as requested. Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: • Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Knowledge of Provider Network Management Processes & Services • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, promote teamwork and fact-based decision making • Strong negotiation skills • Effective oral and written communication skills • Critical listening and thinking skills • Training/teaching skills • Time management skills.