Sr. Director, Care Delivery Org, Value Based Care Contracting

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The Sr. Director, Care Delivery Organization (CDO), Value Based Care (VBC) Contracting is the senior contracting leader within the Care Delivery Organization, responsible for establishing, negotiating, and managing value-based provider relationships that drive total cost improvement and quality performance across the CDO's provider network. This role owns the full value-based contracting lifecycle — from strategy and negotiation through contract execution, performance monitoring, and cross-functional coordination with Corporate Contracting, Network Development, Finance, and Market Leadership. This role is critical to the CDO's financial and quality performance because the structure, terms, and execution of provider agreements directly determine whether the organization meets its cost and quality targets in a Medicare Advantage value-based care environment. Job Responsibilities:

Lead Value-Based Contracting Strategy and Execution.
Develop and execute a value-based contracting strategy aligned to the CDO's total cost and quality goals — partnering with Corporate Contracting, Network Development, and Market Leadership to design alternative payment models, identify new contracting initiatives, and negotiate high-value contracts with complex arrangement structures including IPAs, large physician groups, health systems, and other provider entities. Own the full contracting cycle from planning and document creation through negotiation, execution, and submission for loading.

Negotiate and Manage Complex Provider Arrangements.
Lead negotiation of the organization's most complex provider contracts — requiring deep understanding of providers' volume and cost structure, cross-functional collaboration to identify critical negotiation levers, and alignment of negotiation strategy with network accessibility, quality, compliance, and financial performance goals. Attend and facilitate external provider meetings and negotiations as required, ensuring all arrangements are structured to achieve MSO targets while building durable, productive provider relationships.

Drive Value-Based Strategic Planning and Contract Performance Oversight.
Partner with key stakeholders and internal teams to develop a value-based strategic plan and oversee contract performance with targeted provider groups — ensuring the organization meets objectives across all value-based provider agreements. Assist in the evaluation, formulation, and implementation of network strategic plans to achieve contracting targets and manage medical costs through effective value-based arrangements.

Analyze Medical Claims Data and Financial Performance.
Review medical claims data, analyze cost trends, and develop executive summaries that identify opportunities for mitigating medical cost trend. Apply financial modeling capabilities to assess provider performance, model risk-based contract scenarios, and support the business case for contract structures, alternative payment models, and cost improvement initiatives.

Lead and Develop the Contracting Team.
Build, lead, and manage a team of contracting professionals — setting clear performance expectations, developing staff capability, and ensuring the team has the tools, data, and guidance needed to execute complex value-based contracts effectively. Model a high standard of contracting discipline, r