Contract Manager

Posting Date

01/22/2026

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

DaVita’s mission is to be the provider, partner and employer of choice. We are building the greatest health care community the world has ever seen through our commitment to upholding our mission and core values for our patients, partners and teammates.

We are looking for a forward-thinking leader to join a fast-paced and dynamic team. No healthcare experience required! We are seeking someone with strong project or process management experience and a demonstrated ability to innovate and implement change, who is looking for a growth opportunity, shares our mission and values, and wants to make a difference in the lives of patients.

The Manager, Contract Negotiation will be responsible for leading initiatives and processes to improve contract operations support of a $8B health plan contract portfolio, directly contributing to DaVita’s financial health and growth. This is a high-visibility position responsible for achieving team goals, reporting on performance to executive leadership, and identifying and implementing change necessary to adapt to a dynamic health insurance environment.

• Make strategic recommendations to improve overall contract operations team performance
• Support the ongoing development of metrics and contract management, workflow, and reporting systems
• Drive the delivery of executive reporting on contract operations metrics, including review of and guidance on data integrity
• Provide effective coaching to maximize team fulfillment and productivity
• Direct and monitor daily work of teams including progress towards goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and executive communication skills, be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, navigate complex requirements that vary across a national portfolio, understand contract language, and possess strong analytical, strategic problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to ensure team and enterprise goals are achieved.

• Innovative and flexible thinker with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously across multiple teams
• Action oriented doer who sees themselves as a combination of contributor and leader as they move DaVita health plan contract operations initiatives successfully down strategic pathways
• High degree of creativity and intelligence with the ability to perform exceptionally in fast paced, matrix environment
• Work effectively with other leaders to ensure team cohesion
• Effectively communicate and manage change at all levels

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a management‑related discipline or equivalent training and experience required
• Two (2) or more years in a role managing projects or teams;
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products
• Travel required:
  
  up to 5%
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues requiring discretion and judgment

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family:
  Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs:
  DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on‑demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

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