Manager, Network Contracting (Remote)

This role supports and executes Aledade’s network contracts with national and regional health plans, focusing on negotiating and managing a portfolio of network participation agreements. The Manager, Network Contracting will collaborate with senior leadership to interface directly with payers, negotiate new agreements, manage renewals, and maintain positive payer relationships. We are flexible with respect to geographic location; the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely within the U.S. or from our office in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate network participation agreements directly with health plans, including new agreements, renewals, and amendments.
• Manage and track contract deliverables and document repositories.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Perform comprehensive rate analyses and track key contract metrics.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to execute network participation agreements.
• Develop and maintain high-level relationships with regional and national payer stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of experience in network contracting or development with health plans or providers.
• Strong understanding of the health plan network participation agreement lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience navigating complex payer dynamics.
• Strong analytics and risk assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to establish, sustain, and improve payer relationships.
• Results-oriented with the ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passionate about ensuring providers are fairly reimbursed for the care they deliver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Extensive use of computers and keyboard.
• Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

About Us

Aledade PBC, a public benefit corporation, empowers independent primary care—the most transformational part of our healthcare landscape. Founded in 2014, we’ve become the largest network of independent primary care in the country, helping practices, health centers, and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. By creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for keeping patients healthy.

At Aledade, you’ll be part of a creative culture driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness, and a desire to learn. You’ll collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared passion for public health and the Aledade mission.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options for many roles.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• 21 days of PTO in your first year, plus two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Six weeks of paid sabbatical after six years of service.
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Stock options.
• Additional benefits to support overall well-being.