Director of Contracting in Phoenix- VendorPayor Contracts NegotiationsManagement (6640)

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 110000 - 117000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity atTerros Healthfor a Director of Contracting.

Terros Healthis a health care company focused on the whole person providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provideextraordinary carebyempowered people achievingexceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity compassion and empowerment with diversity woven throughout. Together we areInspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the States Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Hope Health and Healing we encourage you to apply!

HOPE HEALTH HEALING

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING - HYBRID

At Terros Health every contract supports access to compassionate whole-person care. Behind every clinic provider and patient visit there is strategy that makes it possible.

We are hiring a Director of Contractingto lead negotiations manage the contract lifecycle and build systems that strengthen sustainability compliance and growth.

Full-time
Salary Range (depending on years of experience): $110K-$117K
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Generous PTO/PST (4 weeks/year)
10 Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday

Youll be responsible for:

Negotiating payer vendor construction and insurance contracts
Leading renewals rate strategies amendments and issue resolution
Creating and managing an enterprise-wide contract repository
Tracking performance reporting risk and anticipating impact

Must have:
5 years experience in contract negotiations and contract management
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Experience with reimbursement AHCCCS/commercial plans compliance
Collaborative leadership style and ability to manage priorities

This role is ideal for a strategic thoughtful leader who understands that contracting is not just transactions its stewardship advocacy and mission.

If you want your expertise to help shape access to care and support work that changes lives wed love to talk.

Apply today at Director of Contracting provides enterprise-wide leadership and oversight for all contractual agreements across Terros Health. This role ensures a consistent strategic and compliant approach to contracting by leading negotiations maintaining comprehensive contract records overseeing renewal and amendment cycles and ensuring all agreements meet legal regulatory financial and operational requirements. This leader will apply advanced contracting and negotiation expertise particularly within the Arizona healthcare landscape to create and manage a disciplined contract lifecycle management structure that strengthens operational performance ensures compliance and supports enterprise-wide success.

Leadership & Oversight

Leads the contracting function setting direction priorities and clear expectations.
Selects trains and develops staff to maintain high performance and low turnover.
Provides regular coaching accountability and performance feedback to ensure quality and compliance.
Models Terros Health values and fosters a collaborative service-oriented culture.

Contract Strategy & Negotiation

Serves as the primary organizational lead for all contract negotiations including:

Arizona healthcare payor contracts
Vendor/service contracts
Construction and facilities agreements
Insurance broker and operational support contracts
Analyzes contract terms reimbursement structures fees and operational requirements; proposes negotiation strategies that optimize financial and operational outcomes.
Partners with Finance on cost modeling rate analysis and contract impact forecasting.
Leads renegotiations and renewal cycles to strengthen organizational position and maintain compliance.

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

Establishes and manages an enterprise-wide contract repository ensuring standardized storage version control and easy retrieval.
Develops and maintains a centralized tracking system for expirations renewals notice periods and obligations.
Ensures timely execution of contracts amendments addenda and renewals.
Collaborates with Legal to review refine and approve contract language.
Ensures all contracts meet applicable regulatory requirements (AHCCCS CMS licensing etc.).

Operational & Organizational Support

Partners with Facilities IT Clinical Finance HR and Executive Leadership on contract needs for new services expansions construction projects or operational changes.
Resolves contract-related issues with payors vendors and partnersescalating as appropriate.
Provides clear communication to stakeholders on contract terms changes deliverables and timelines.
Develops internal processes and templates to streamline contract development and reduce organizational risk.

Quality Compliance & Reporting

Monitors compliance with contract obligations and performance metrics.
Tracks industry changes regulatory shifts and market trends in healthcare reimbursement and contracting.
Prepares regular reports for Executive Leadership on contract status trends risk exposure and negotiation outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred or 5 years of experience equivalent experience considered
5 years of experience in contract negotiations and contract management.
Excellent data analysis skills.
Strong understanding of payor structures (AHCCCS commercial plans) reimbursement methodologies and regulatory requirements.
Experience negotiating vendor construction facilities and insurance/broker contracts.
Exceptional organizational and contract lifecycle management skills.
Ability to interpret and refine legal contract language.
Strong financial acumen analytical ability and forecasting skills.
Excellent negotiation communication and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Experience implementing contract management systems preferred.
Must meet standard driving and fingerprint clearance card requirements.
Must have a valid Arizona drivers license be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Healths driving policy.
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
Must pass a TB test and drug screen

DescriptionWe are pleased to share an exciting opportunity atTerros Healthfor a Director of Contracting.Terros Healthis a health care company focused on the whole person providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their ...