Associate, Network Contracting & Services (Texas + West Region)

Responsibilities: Implement contracting strategies under the direction of Network Director and/or Senior Manager and in partnership with Market Leaders that align with the company’s overall network adequacy, development and cost management objectives. Manage and negotiate contracts with assigned healthcare providers, focusing on favorable terms and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to a small team of contracting specialists and/or analysts, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Supports comprehensive reviews and analyses of assigned provider contracts, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. Utilizes data and analytics of provider financial issues and competitor strategies to support informing negotiation and contracting decisions. Facilitates guidance and mentorship of more junior team members by reiterating strategic objectives, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment Supports implementation of contracting policies and workflows; supports identifying when effective and efficient contracting processes need improvement Meet defined metrics and SLAs including but not limited to provider outreach and contract completion. Collaborate with the provider services team regarding the servicing, education and communication to our provider network. Monitor assigned networks to gauge compliance with standards, developing corrective action plans with network contracting and market leadership to remediate deficiencies. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Other duties as assigned Requirements: 3+ years of experience in healthcare client management, healthcare consulting, or provider healthcare contracting, healthcare operations, or a related field 2+ years of experience supporting provider network strategy development and negotiating provider contracts 1+ years experience running financial analyses on a markets or product lines, and working cross-functionally to support driving improvement opportunities 1+ years experience navigating and organizing large data sets such as claim files and provider rosters Bonus points: Associate's degree or equivalent professional working experience. This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here . At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives. Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts. Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known. California Residents: For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicants’ personal information as well as applicants’ rights over their personal information, please see our .