Network Development Specialist

Network Development SpecialistWe are currently seeking a highly motivated Network Development Specialist to support provider and vendor contracting activities in accordance with company and state guidelines. This role partners closely with internal contracting, legal, and operational teams to assist in recruiting providers, negotiating agreements, and ensuring contracts are accurately implemented and maintained as Astrana Health continues to scale.Our ValuesPut Patients FirstEmpower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care TeamsOperate with Integrity & ExcellenceBe InnovativeWork As One TeamWhat You'll DoDrive recruitment, onboarding, and contracting of regional and national providers and vendors (PCPs, specialists, ancillary providers, etc.) in alignment with corporate, federal, and state guidelines.Manage the end-to-end contracting lifecycle, including sourcing and receiving leads, negotiations, execution, amendments, renewals, and maintenance of provider and vendor agreements in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders.Coordinate contract implementation and loading across assigned regions (e.g., Houston, Beaumont, San Antonio, and additional markets in the Southeast), including collection, processing, and tracking of contract and credentialing documents in partnership with centralized/shared services teams.Maintain accurate contract records, track key contract and network metrics, and support reporting, analysis, and targeting efforts to inform network strategy, performance management, and compliance.Audit executed contracts against provider records to identify discrepancies and maintain a complete, accurate, and current repository of contract status across assigned markets.Manage provider intake and inquiry workflows from initial interest through execution, coordinating with internal stakeholders to return fully executed agreements and onboard providers into the network.Partner with business/network development, and market teams to support network growth, optimization, and ongoing provider and vendor relationship management, including issue resolution and communication of contract terms.Ensure all contracting and related activities adhere to regulatory, compliance, payer, and internal policy requirements, escalating risks or variances as appropriate.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience3–5 years of experience in healthcare contracting, contract analysis, provider relations, or a related roleWorking knowledge of healthcare contracting language and basic negotiation principlesFamiliarity with managed care environments, including State and/or Federal health programsExperience supporting contract lifecycle management, including drafting, review, and compliance trackingProficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work with contract management systemsEnvironmental Job Requirements and Working ConditionsOur organization follows a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home on a weekly basis. The office is located at 19500 HWY 249, Suite 570 Houston, TX 77070.The total compensation target pay range for this role is: $70,000 - $90,000. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.About Astrana Health, Inc.Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 20,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.7 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.