Director of Contracts Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director of Contracts to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake special assignments as required and perform others duties as assigned;
- Negotiate and administer contracts with managed care payers;
- Oversee all programmatic aspects, contracts, and dedicated staff of Horticulture Therapy contract services;
- Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and emerging program, donor, and community partners;
- Responsible for planning, evaluating, and implementing various managed care programs;
- Represents contracting as internal subject matter expert on other projects as needed;
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies;
- Support the operations director in other areas as needed;
- Reviews provider performance reports from health plans and develops action plan to remedy outliers;
- Guide budget creation for VeggieRx and related/special contracts and support budget tracking and communication;
- Answer questions from providers and provider office staffs on contracting issues as needed;
- Oversee all programmatic aspects, contracts, and dedicated staff of VeggieRx and related farms/health centers;
- Represent the Chicago Botanic Garden in the media, at national and international conferences, and on local service boards;
- Participate in Garden-wide strategic planning initiatives as requested;
- Build relationships with payer network managers and representatives for the market.
Requirements:
- Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs;
- Ability to clarify questions and resolve potential issues with stakeholders;
- Team player with ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Working knowledge of various contract types (e.g., T&M, FFP, and Cost Plus);
- Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Strong Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite is required;
- Strong self-motivation and stellar work ethic;
- Coordinate all essential activity with legal Counsel;
- Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity;
- Master’s degree preferred (but may substitute additional experience);
- Contract negotiation experience for health plan, hospital or physician group;
- Some travel is required (up to 30%);
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.