• Negotiates competitive contracts with health care providers using pre-determined internal guidelines and financial standards • Negotiates contract language in accordance with Aetna standards, engaging other departments as needed for review and approval of contract terms outside the standards • Manages contract performance and works with various internal departments to address questions, issues, and activities related to execution, loading, and ongoing maintenance of provider contracts • Manages relationships with key providers and ensures resolution of escalated issues related, but not limited to, claims payment, contract interpretation and parameters, or accuracy of provider contract or demographic information • Negotiates settlements as needed • May recruit providers as needed to ensure network adequacy and achievement of network expansion goals • Maintains accountability for specific medical cost initiatives