Provider Network Manager Sr

Provider Network Manager Sr - Colorado

Anticipated Job Posting End Date: 09/20/2026

* This is an Individual Contributor Role.

Location:

Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies,
Carelon Behavioral Health uses our powerful combination of experience, expertise, dedication and compassion to see what's possible and what's better. Born out of one of the largest healthcare systems organization in the United States, our rich history gives us a unique and valuable perspective on how to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges.

Work Shift:

Monday – Friday, 40 hrs a week, either 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Provider Network Manager Sr develops the provider network through contract negotiations, relationship development, and servicing. Primary focus of this role is contracting and negotiating contract terms. Typically works with the most complex providers. Complex providers may include, but are not limited to large institutional providers, large medical groups and ancillary providers, value based concepts understanding and support, providers in areas with strong competition or where greater provider education around managed care concepts is required.

Contracts involve non-standard arrangements that require a high level of negotiation skills and customized fee schedules.

• Serve as key resource for other contracting staff and provides mentoring and on-the-job training and development.
• Work independently and requires high level of judgment and discretion.
• May work on projects impacting the business unit requiring collaboration with other key areas or serve on enterprise projects around network management.
• Serve as a communication link between professional providers and the company.
• Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties.
• Conduct more complex negotiations and drafts documents.
• Prepare financial projections and conduct analysis.
• Travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.

• Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in contracting, provider relations, provider servicing
  ; experience should include prior contracting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Experience in fee schedule development using actuarial models strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills
• Comprehensive negotiation skills supporting multi-service lines of business.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary
* range for this specific position is $91,812 to $144,276

Location(s):
Colorado, Nevada

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience,…