Preferred Location: Chicago or Texas. This position is hybrid and will require the associate to report to the office at least 1-2 times per week. The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.



Director Network Management



Responsible for national strategy, network development and vendor/provider hybrid agreements.



How will you make an impact:

• Oversees contracting and maintenance of providers and provider/vendor relationships.
  
  


• Oversees the development, maintenance and reconciliation of vendor/provider agreements.
  
  


• Oversees other strategic initiatives as needed.
  
  


• Attracts, develops, and manages key contracting and servicing staff.
  
  


• Develops innovative ways to maintain a cost-effective network with adequate access and positive working relationships with providers.
  
  


• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
  
  

• Requires a BS/BA degree in business administration or related healthcare field and a minimum of 8 years healthcare operations, finance, underwriting, actuary, network development and sales experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
  
  

• Strongly preferred CPA or MBA degree.