Contract Negotiator Manager - Providers

CVS Health Contract Negotiator

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary :

• Recruits providers as needed to ensure network adequacy and achievement of network expansion goals.
• Negotiates contracts with health care providers using pre-determined internal guidelines and financial standards.
• Uses various sources of competitive intel to negotiate best in market discounts.
• Develops rate proposals and performs financial analyses to ensure that results are within pre-determined targets.
• Negotiates contract language in accordance with Aetna standards, engaging other departments as needed for review and approval of contract terms outside the standards.
• Responsible for building contracts and amendments in contract management system in accordance with Aetna established guidelines, obtaining signatures, monitoring their progress post-signature, and verifying their accuracy post-release.
• Manages contract performance and works with various internal departments to address questions, issues, and activities related to execution, loading, and ongoing maintenance of provider contracts.
• Supports the negotiation and implementation of value-based contract relationships in support of business strategies.
• Manages relationships with key providers and ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information.
• Negotiates settlements as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and making recommendations to manage cost issues and supporting cost saving initiatives.

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Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40

Time Type : Full time

Pay Range : The typical pay range for this role is : $54,300.00 - $145,860.00

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 01 / 31 / 2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.