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Network Operations Advisor
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$79.7K - $132.8K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Help shape smarter, more effective provider networks that expand access, ensure compliance, and support the long-term success of our markets. As a Network Operations Advisor, you play a critical role in designing and sustaining alternative access networks—partnering across the enterprise to translate strategy into execution with precision and care.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for alternative access products in assigned markets, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, anchor providers, and network adequacy standards.
- Evaluate network design options and provide clear, data-driven recommendations that balance access, compliance, and market needs.
- Lead end-to-end coordination of network builds, reconfigurations, and expansions by translating contracting intent into actionable direction for Network Solutions and Network Operations.
- Ensure delivery system criteria are interpreted and applied consistently across tools, processes, and products.
- Partner with Compliance to support regulatory submissions, filings, and ongoing adherence to state and federal requirements.
- Monitor network adequacy, quality, and performance through ongoing analysis, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
- Manage implementation milestones and timelines, proactively addressing dependencies and maintenance needs.
- Support post-implementation activities including LocalPlus TrueUps, market sign-offs, and ongoing network integrity efforts.
- Collaborate with regional and national partners to resolve complex issues, support escalations, and ensure continuity of care.
- Contribute to training, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts; provide guidance to other Network Operations Advisors as needed.
Qualifications
- Required: 5+ years of experience in managed healthcare or a related field.
- Required: 3+ years of experience in provider contracting, provider services, network management, product, or compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of provider networks, network adequacy, and healthcare professional data structures.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and influence across teams.
- Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Preferred: Experience supporting commercial and/or government healthcare products.
- Preferred: Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to network adequacy and provider access.
- Preferred: Experience with provider contracting systems and data mining.
- Preferred: Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
Requirements
- If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
Benefits
- Anticipated annual salary of 79,700 - 132,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
- Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
- Comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health.
- Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one of employment.
- 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement.
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
Job Requirements
- Required: 5+ years of experience in managed healthcare or a related field.
- Required: 3+ years of experience in provider contracting, provider services, network management, product, or compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of provider networks, network adequacy, and healthcare professional data structures.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and influence across teams.
- Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Preferred: Experience supporting commercial and/or government healthcare products.
- Preferred: Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to network adequacy and provider access.
- Preferred: Experience with provider contracting systems and data mining.
- Preferred: Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
- If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
Benefits
- Anticipated annual salary of 79,700 - 132,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
- Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
- Comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health.
- Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one of employment.
- 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement.
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
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