Managed Care Contracting Analyst

• Pay or shift range: $27.77 USD to $42.49 USD

  The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That is why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a portion of earned wages before payday
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work‑life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

The Managed Care Contracting Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient‑centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Managed Care Contracting, the Managed Care Contracting Analyst provides analytical, financial modeling, and operational support for Augusta Health’s managed care contracting function across hospital, ancillary, and employed physician services.
The Analyst develops contract models, reimbursement analyses, and payer performance reporting that inform negotiation strategy, quantify the financial impact of proposed rates and terms, and support Augusta Health’s long‑term sustainability as an independent community health system.

The Analyst monitors executed contracts on an ongoing basis, identifying payment variances, underpayments, and payer policy changes, and supports the resolution of escalated payer issues in collaboration with Revenue Cycle and other departments.

Working under the direction of the Director, the Analyst also maintains the contract repository, tracks key contract terms and renewal dates, and prepares materials for payer meetings, negotiations, and executive reporting.

• Build and maintain financial models of current and proposed payer rates, terms, and payment methodologies to quantify net revenue impact.
• Perform what-if modeling of alternative rate proposals, payment methodologies, and utilization scenarios in support of negotiation strategy.
• Analyze claims, charge, and reimbursement data to develop payer-specific baselines, trends, and…