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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Contract Manager - Remote - **Company:** LHC Group, Inc. - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Administration, Performance Monitor - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us31de5966b611177a1975198c938237de ## About the Role * 2+ years of experience in a network management-related role, such as contracting or provider services * Experience utilizing financial models and / or financial analysis for the purpose of negotiating rates with providers or meeting other business needs * Experience in performing network adequacy analysis * Knowledge of Medicaid and/or Medicare * Intermediate level of knowledge of claims processing systems and guidelines * Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others * Driver's License and access to reliable transportation, * Experience in Payment Appendix and fee schedule development * Behavioral Health provider experience * Facility/Hospital contracting experience * Knowledge of the Northeast market * Proven sound people skills, establishing rapport and working well with others * Proven sound customer service skills *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy ## Description * Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models with High Profile Providers (large hospitals and health systems) * Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives for unit cost performance and trend management * Evaluate and negotiate contracts, reimbursement methodologies, and rates in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls * Manage unit cost, target parameters, performance reporting and associated financial models * Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider and specialties and overall recruitment and contracting to ensure network adequacy * Collaborate with internal contacts to implement regulatory requirements impacting provider contracts (state specific changes to state published rates, coding, new services, and requirements) * Maintain existing network contracts and any contracting events that occur during the term of the agreement while generating savings opportunities for affordability initiatives * Coordinate high profile negotiations, build and nature trusted relationships with providers and internal state holders * Engage facility and hospital providers and any internal resources to resolve issues related to contract administration * Provide explanations and information for others on difficult issues In this role, you will need to be able to thrive in a demanding, intense, challenging environment. In addition, you will be driving some complex negotiations while striving to ensure accuracy. 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., Join Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, and help shape our provider network. 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