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# Provider Network Manager Sr

- **Company:** Elevance Health
- **Location:** Urbandale, IA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,812.0 - $144,276.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Link, Network Administration
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3363367386&tx=DT110UYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in contracting, provider relations, provider servicing ; experience should include prior contracting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

 * Experience in fee schedule development using actuarial models strongly preferred.
 * Strong project management skills
 * Comprehensive negotiation skills supporting multi-service lines of business.

## Description

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health uses our powerful combination of experience, expertise, dedication and compassion to see what's possible and what's better. Born out of one of the largest healthcare systems organization in the United States, our rich history gives us a unique and valuable perspective on how to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 40 hrs a week, either 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Provider Network Manager Sr develops the provider network through contract negotiations, relationship development, and servicing. Primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms. Typically works with the most complex providers. Complex providers may include, but are not limited to large institutional providers, large medical groups and ancillary providers, value based concepts understanding and support, providers in areas with strong competition or where greater provider education around managed care concepts is required. Contracts involve non-standard arrangements that require a high level of negotiation skills and customized fee schedules.

How you will make an impact:

 * Serve as key resource for other contracting staff and provides mentoring and on-the-job training and development.
 * Work 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.
 * Serve as a communication link between professional providers and the company.
 * Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.
 * Conduct more complex negotiations and drafts documents.
 * Prepare financial projections and conduct analysis.
 * Travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.


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