• Leading payer contracting and network development strategy across Northern states (including Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, IPAs, TPAs) • Managing and developing a high-performing team of three contracting professionals—helping guide, coach, and build up newer team members. • Building and maintaining relationships with health plans; leading negotiations, policy escalations, and network development. • Driving progress on three core strategic priorities: payer network expansion, payer policy change (working with medical teams), and fee schedule negotiations. • Ensuring payer contract data is accurately updated and configured in internal systems. • Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, Sales, and Ops to streamline workflows and ensure payer contracts align with operational delivery. • Leading and contributing to cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders; managing priorities with clear communication. • Auditing internal processes and coaching team members to ensure compliance, alignment, and continuous improvement.