Director of Contracting in Phoenix- Vendor/Payor Contracts Negotiations/Contracts Management (7082)
About The Position
At Terros Health, we believe healthcare should focus on the whole person. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in Arizona, providing primary care, mental health, and substance use treatment. We don’t just manage healthcare; we save lives and promote Hope, Health, and Healing. We are looking for a Director of Contracting who views their work as more than just a transaction. In this role, your expertise in negotiation and strategy becomes an act of stewardship, ensuring our organization has the resources and partnerships needed to provide extraordinary care. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING - HYBRID The Opportunity As the Director of Contracting, you will serve as the enterprise-wide lead for all contractual agreements. From negotiating with major Arizona healthcare payers to managing construction and vendor agreements, you will build the systems that strengthen our sustainability and growth. The Director of Contracting provides enterprise-wide leadership and oversight for all contractual agreements across Terros Health. This role ensures a consistent, strategic, and compliant approach to contracting by leading negotiations, maintaining comprehensive contract records, overseeing renewal and amendment cycles, and ensuring all agreements meet legal, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements. This leader will apply advanced contracting and negotiation expertise, particularly within the Arizona healthcare landscape, to create and manage a disciplined contract lifecycle management structure that strengthens operational performance, ensures compliance, and supports enterprise-wide success.
Requirements
- 5 + years of experience in contract negotiations and contract management.
- Excellent data analysis skills.
- Strong understanding of payor structures (AHCCCS, commercial plans), reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience negotiating vendor, construction, facilities, and insurance/broker contracts.
- Exceptional organizational and contract lifecycle management skills.
- Ability to interpret and refine legal contract language.
- Strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and forecasting skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to lead multiple, concurrent projects with competing priorities.
- Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
- Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
- Must pass a TB test and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare background highly preferred
- Experience implementing contract management systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Negotiations: Serve as the primary lead for Arizona healthcare payer contracts, vendor services, construction projects, and insurance brokers.
- Build Systems: Establish and manage a centralized, enterprise-wide contract repository and tracking system for renewals and expirations.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Finance on cost modeling and rate analysis, and partner with Legal to refine contract language.
- Mentor: Select, train, and coach a dedicated team to maintain high performance and quality.
- Ensure Compliance: Maintain alignment with AHCCCS, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
- Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
- 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Floating Holiday each calendar year
- Wellness program
- Pet Insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
- Personal and family mental and physical health access
- Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
- Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
- Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
- Gym memberships
- Car rentals
- Flights, hotels, movies and more
- Bilingual pay differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
