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# Network Contract Manager - Remote

- **Company:** Optum, Inc
- **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Administration, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6873b622dd63fa4c

## About the Role

* 4+ years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services
 * 3+ years of experience in fee schedule development using actuarial models
 * 3+ years of experience using financial models and analysis to negotiate rates with providers
 * 3+ years of experience in performing network adequacy analysis
 * In-depth knowledge of Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS)
 * Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines

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All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

## Description

The Network Contract Manager will manage performance targets, reporting, and financial models while building strong, geographically competitive networks that meet organizational goals. You'll negotiate provider contracts, ensure balanced network composition, and drive growth through strategic forecasting and gap analysis. This position also involves hosting Joint Operating Committee meetings, educating accounts on compliance and best practices, and collaborating across departments to deliver creative solutions. If you're self-motivated, relationship-driven, and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!, * Manage performance target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models relative to provider network contracting

 * Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives
 * Evaluate, understand, and negotiate provider contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards and other key process controls
 * Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialty types
 * Influence and/or provide input to forecasting and planning activities for network growth
 * Establish and maintain strong business relationships with assigned providers and internal partners
 * Research provider footprint and evaluate for gap filling
 * Host Joint Operating Committee (JOC) meetings with accounts and present to senior leaders
 * Educate accounts on a wide range of topics to enhance their knowledge and compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices, in collaboration with others
 * Understand and engage with other departments to support all aspects of provider relations
 * Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with key departments to support account management
 * Think outside the box to develop creative solutions for account challenges
 * Work independently with strong self-guidance and motivation
 * Monitor and assist accounts' with OSHA compliance to ensure safety standards are met

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.


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