Senior Director, Payer Revenue Strategy & Contracting

We Are Hiring

Location: Remote, must reside near Austin, Texas

Department: Payor Contracting and Relation

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Salary: $167,851.85 - $285,348.15 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

What You Will Do

Oversees payer revenue strategy and contracting for assigned geographic markets or strategic business segments by formulating and implementing contracting strategies in Government Managed Care, Specialty/Horizontals, or Value-Based contracting

Leads or participates in direct payer negotiation processes and major payer relations discussions to achieve targets while serving as a member of the Market or business segment Leadership team

Builds deep knowledge of assigned markets or segments including Ascension’s delivery footprint and the competitive environment to support and integrate with local business plans and long-term strategies

Monitors and analyzes payer net revenue financial performance in assigned markets or segments in collaboration with ADSI Analytics, RCM/R1, and the Managed Care Payer Performance team

Holds accountability to contribute to setting and achieving budget and three-year targets for payer lifts and revenue growth

What You Will Need

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

Experience formulating and implementing specific contracting strategies in Government Managed Care, Specialty/Horizontals, or Value-Based contracting

Proven ability to support and integrate market or segment business plans with long-term corporate strategies

Demonstrated background overseeing the design, development, and implementation of value-based care models and plans

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.