Director of Contracting Position in Phoenix- Healthcare - Hybrid​/Thomas

Director of Contracting

Location:

Phoenix, AZ – Hybrid (Central/Thomas) – Healthcare Experience Required.

Position Overview:

Terros Health, a healthcare company focused on primary care and mental health & substance use treatment, is looking for a Director of Contracting to lead negotiations, manage the contract lifecycle, and build systems that strengthen sustainability, compliance, and growth.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $117,000 per year
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks/year)
• 10 Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

• Negotiate payer, vendor, construction, and insurance contracts.
• Lead renewals, rate strategies, amendments, and issue resolution.
• Create and manage an enterprise-wide contract repository.
• Track performance, report risk, and anticipate impact.

• 5+ years Arizona healthcare contracting required.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with reimbursement, AHCCCS/commercial plans, compliance.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to manage priorities.

• Lead contracting function, setting direction, priorities, and expectations.
• Select, train, and develop staff to maintain high performance and low turnover.
• Provide coaching, accountability, and performance feedback to ensure quality and compliance.
• Model Terros Health values and foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture.

• Primary lead for all contract negotiations:
  Arizona healthcare payor, vendor/service, construction/facilities, insurance/broker/support contracts.
• Analyze contract terms, reimbursement structures, fees, operational requirements; propose negotiation strategies that optimize financial/operational outcomes.
• Partner with Finance on cost modeling, rate analysis, and contract impact forecasting.
• Lead renegotiations and renewal cycles to strengthen position and maintain compliance.

• Establish and manage an enterprise-wide contract repository with standardization, version control, and easy retrieval.
• Develop and maintain a centralized tracking system for expirations, renewals, notice periods, and obligations.
• Ensure timely execution of contracts, amendments, addenda, and renewals.
• Collaborate with Legal to review, refine, and approve contract language.
• Ensure contracts meet applicable regulatory requirements (AHCCCS, CMS, licensing, etc.).

• Partner with Facilities, IT, Clinical, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership on contract needs for new services, expansions, construction projects, or operational changes.
• Resolve contract-related issues with payors, vendors, and partners—escalating as appropriate.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders on contract terms, changes, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop internal processes and templates to streamline contract development and reduce risk.

• Monitor compliance with contract obligations and performance metrics.
• Track industry changes, regulatory shifts, and market trends (reimbursement and contracting).Prepare regular reports for Executive Leadership on contract status, trends, risk exposure, and negotiation outcomes.

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