Provider Contracting Senior Manager, AVP Network Management – Cigna Healthcare – Seattle, WA

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Join Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, to shape the future of our provider network. As the Provider Contracting Senior Manager, AVP Network Management, you’ll lead a team, build strong partnerships, and drive strategies that help our customers receive high-quality, affordable care. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy problem solving, and want to drive meaningful impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and lead in a dynamic environment.

** Responsibilities
* ** Lead and develop a high-performing contract team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
* Drive contracting and network strategies across our Commercial business and other product lines to strengthen market competitiveness.
* Negotiate complex fee-for-service and value-based contracts with health systems, hospitals, and large provider groups to improve affordability and quality.
* Build and maintain trusted provider partnerships, expanding value-based opportunities and advancing local market strategy.
* Champion cross-market and cross-functional initiatives that support broader business goals.
* Collaborate with matrix partners (i.e., Claims, Medical Management, Credentialing) to ensure smooth operations and aligned execution.
* Identify opportunities to advance value-based contracting and expand new risk-based arrangements, supported by strong financial impact analyses, performance modeling, and scenario planning.
* Oversee provider relationship management, competitive landscape awareness, and accurate, timely contract loading and network implementation.
** Required Qualifications
*** The ideal candidate will work a hybrid schedule in the Seattle, WA office.
* 7+ years of provider contracting and negotiation experience with complex delivery systems, along with a proven track record managing senior-level provider relationships
* Leadership experience, including mentoring direct reports and supporting talent development
* Deep knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including value-based and incentive-driven models
* Proven relationship-building skills, with demonstrated success building external partnerships and navigating integrated delivery systems
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence provider and sales audiences
* Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and financial analysis skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Ability to travel as needed
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field (significant industry experience may substitute); MBA/MHA preferred
* Leadership experience in a matrixed organization
* Background in managed care, provider business models, and network strategy
* Ability to lead through change with confidence, empathy, and clarity  If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10

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Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 127, USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

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** About Cigna Healthcare
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