This is a remote position that requires knowledge of the Payer or Provider landscape in the state of California. Assist with planning, directing, and implementing managed care objectives related to contract terms, reimbursement, negotiation, and key payer relationship management. Focus on significant payer relationships, negotiating various contract types across the organization's geographies and business lines. Gather and disseminate insight and strategic knowledge to and from relevant teams and departments across the enterprise. Secure favorable reimbursement and protect the interests of associated entities in contract negotiations. Strengthen relationships with significant payers. Guide critical payer negotiations and relationship management, impacting the organization's financial health and long-term strategic direction. Demonstrate expertise in contract dynamics and an understanding of payer landscapes. Effectively communicate complex insights to diverse stakeholders. Lead in the development of National Payer strategy, relationships, and contracts with assigned National Payers. Gather information and draft negotiation goal alignment with Division senior ministry leaders. Establish, build, and maintain positive, strategic interactions and relationships with assigned National Payer(s), employers, providers, and leaders across the ministry. Document ‘Lessons Learned’ sessions following each renewal with assigned National Payer. Engage in effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure key contract terms and requirements are successfully implemented. Develop and execute communication plans related to payer relationships, negotiations, and organizational contractual obligations. Work with internal analytics teams to analyze and monitor financial aspects of existing managed care contracts. Gather feedback from ministry leaders on financial, revenue cycle, and operational issues related to contract renewals. Make independent decisions and/or exercise sound judgment based upon appropriate information and objectives.