MaineHealth Corporate Management/Leadership Req #: 93095 #LI-REMOTE Are you an experienced healthcare contracting professional who enjoys negotiation, relationship building, and finding solutions that support both strong financial performance and high-quality patient care ? MaineHealth is looking for a Contract Manager to help lead the development and management of our commercial payer contracts across MaineHealth and the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO).
In this role, you’ll manage both traditional fee-for-service and value-based payer agreements, helping ensure MaineHealth receives appropriate reimbursement while supporting the organization’s broader financial and operational goals. You’ll work directly with payer organizations to negotiate and manage complex contracts, evaluate reimbursement terms, address contract-related issues, and build productive, long-term payer relationships.
This is a highly collaborative role. You’ll partner with teams across MaineHealth to understand the financial and operational impact of payer agreements, analyze data, identify opportunities, and help develop contracting strategies that support MaineHealth and its affiliates. If you’re a strong negotiator and relationship builder who understands payer contracting and enjoys balancing strategy, financial analysis, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
The Contract Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of commercial fee for service and value-based payer contracts across MaineHealth, and the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization (MHACO). This role is critical in supporting optimal reimbursement, maintaining the System's competitive position, and fostering strong relationships with payer organizations. The Contract Manager will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the financial and operational objectives of the System and its affiliates as it relates to Payer Relations activities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred. License/Certifications: N/A
Minimum 5 years of experience in managed care contracting, provider relations, or payer relations within a hospital system, physician organization, or health plan. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies (e.g., DRG, APC, fee-for-service, value-based care). Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing complex payer contracts.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present financial and operational data. Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $83,324.80 to $112,736.00 per year. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
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