You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. **Position Purpose:** Recruit physician, hospital and ancillary service providers to sign network participation agreements that are in accordance with Corporate, health plan and State guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documentation and information are included. + Recruit and develop network for a region and set of providers, ranging in size from 101-250 providers; ability to independently contract/negotiate with Health Systems with minimal oversight; Value Based Contracting. + Lead assigned recruitments (i.e., physician, hospital and ancillary) and ensure they result in complete and accurate standard contracts that meet objectives + Facilitate and oversee to the provider set-up and contract configuration to ensure accurate claims adjudication + Initiate contact and identify potential providers by geographic and specialty needs and update database + Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to implement and maintain contract compliance **Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or provider experience in a hospital or physician’s office/group setting. Working knowledge of State and/or Federal health care programs preferred (Medicaid, Medicare). **We are ideally looking for candidates with experience in** **Health system, hospital, ancillary and professional services contracting including behavioral health.** **Candidates must reside in the state of North Carolina to be considered for this role.** Pay Range: $67,400.00 - $121,300.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act