Contract Negotiator V
Company websitecentene.com (Centene, opens in new tab)
Base salary $107,700 to $199,300
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Texas
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- LocationTexas
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Position Purpose:
Identify, negotiate and manage high performing provider and vendor partnerships.
Key Details: The Contract Negotiator V delivers significant organizational value by leading complex provider negotiations, strengthening strategic partnerships, supporting affordability and network adequacy goals, and serving as a senior contracting expert. This role requires advanced negotiation, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills to effectively manage multiple strategic initiatives, communicate complex concepts to executive audiences, and drive business outcomes that enhance the performance and sustainability of the provider network. The team prefers a candidate that lives in TX.
- Negotiate vendor or provider contracts and manage implementations and ongoing relationships.
- Perform market research and analysis as directed.
- Define, initiate, and direct financial analyses and operational reporting for the assigned vendor and provider agreements.
- Lead, manage, and track ongoing financial and operational success of designated partnership.
- Develop and initiate corrective action plans or agreement modifications where necessary, coordinating with local health plans and other applicable internal teams.
- Initiate and lead meetings with health plans and corporate teams, including executive management, to review vendor and provider agreement performance data and scorecards, and partnership strategy.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years of vendor and/or provider contract negotiations, contract analysis and/or modeling experience in health care or similar industry. Experience negotiating contracts with successful outcomes and measurable financial results. Experience with presenting and communicating negotiation strategies and results at senior levels. Experience with health care provider negotiations for pharmacy benefit management or managed care preferred.
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
Source: Centene on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
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Privacy & Security Enterprise Engagement Officer$107,700 to $199,300
Director, Provider Grievance & Appeals$107,700 to $199,300
Director, Business Operations$107,700 to $199,300
Actuary – Valuation & Reserving$107,700 to $199,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Contract Negotiator V (this listing) | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Clinical Formulary Pharmacist | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Senior Clinical Pharmacist | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Privacy & Security Enterprise Engagement Officer | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Director, Provider Grievance & Appeals | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Director, Business Operations | $107,700 - $199,300 |
| Actuary – Valuation & Reserving | $107,700 - $199,300 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Remote-TX
Pay Range: $107,700.00 - $199,300.00 per year
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