Principal Consultant, System Contracting

Our client, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant, System Contracting to join its Managed Care Contracting team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a healthcare contracting professional who thrives on complex payer negotiations, value-based care strategies, and cross-functional leadership.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, leading strategic payer contracting initiatives, developing financial models and analytics, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen payer relationships and improve organizational performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex payer negotiations, including fee-for-service and value-based reimbursement agreements.
• Manage strategic, cross-functional projects that support organizational priorities.
• Analyze contract performance and financial outcomes to develop negotiation strategies.
• Serve as the organization’s expert on payer contract terms, reimbursement methodologies, and value-based contracting models.
• Partner with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Analytics, Reimbursement, Primary Care, and other operational leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations based on financial and operational analysis.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects while meeting critical deadlines.
• Provide consultation and education to internal stakeholders regarding payer contracting strategies and reimbursement models.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10+ years of healthcare industry experience
• 7+ years of payer contracting experience
• At least 3 years of experience negotiating and managing value-based reimbursement contracts
• Strong project management experience leading complex initiatives
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities
• Understanding of healthcare reimbursement, insurance operations, legal, and business principles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

3.43.4 out of 5 stars Troy, MI 48083 $107,000 - $154,000 a year, * Competitive salary of $107,000-$154,000, based on experience

• Direct hire opportunity with a respected healthcare organization
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide contracting strategy
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Meaningful work supporting innovative healthcare delivery and value-based care initiatives