• Manage complex fee-for-service and value-based contracting and negotiations with large physician groups, ancillaries, and hospital systems. • Lead key market contracting strategy projects with responsibility for managing direct reports as assigned. • Build and maintain strong provider relationships to support network growth and value-based business opportunities. • Coordinate closely with matrix partners (i.e., Claims, Medical Management, Credentialing) to ensure aligned execution. • Develop strategic network positions, identify value-oriented and risk-based opportunities, and contribute to alternative network initiatives and analytics. • Work to meet unit cost targets while maintaining an adequate, competitive provider network. • Design and manage initiatives to improve medical cost and quality, offering consultative guidance informed by clinical informatics. • Prepare, review, and project the financial impact of large or complex provider contracts and alternative terms. • Create, implement, and ensure operational accuracy of HCP agreements through effective cross-functional collaboration. • Lead resolution of escalated provider issues and manage key provider relationships with deep knowledge of the local market landscape including contract loading and maintenance.