Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

About the Role

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics is a leader responsible for shaping and executing the hospital’s managed care strategy. This role blends contract negotiation, financial analytics, and cross-functional leadership to optimize reimbursement, strengthen payer relationships, and align contracts with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing reimbursement through managed care contracting
• Lead negotiations with payers to secure favorable terms and conditions for the organization
• Analyze financial data to inform strategic decisions and improve contract performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between payer contracts and organizational goals
• Manage and maintain payer contract databases and systems
• Provide guidance and support to other departments on payer contract management and analytics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, Economics, or Public Health
• Minimum 5 years of managed care contracting and reimbursement experience
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare finance and/or revenue cycle operations experience
• Data analytics and financial modeling experience preferred
• Master of Business Administration or Master of Health Administration or similar degree preferred

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health
• Standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time
• Lifting at least 20 pounds required

Employment

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.