Director, Network Development

Key Responsibilities: Grows and retains business through competitive network access and quality. Develops partnerships with strategic providers to ensure a market-leading discount and cost positions as well as highly competitive network offerings. Leads initiatives/strategies that will guide network development activities to enhance network competitive standing. Oversees provider contracting activities to ensure efficiency and maintains compliance with Company policies and standards, government laws, and regulations. Develops and executes a network development plan for the assigned region and oversees a team to secure provider agreements in support of the Company's strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates and monitors providers' performance standards and financial performance of contracts. Supports Sales teams to win business and grow and maintain membership. Oversees all provider negotiations, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines and financial standard and targets. Serves as leader on enterprise initiatives around network management

Key Qualifications: 12+ years w/Bachelor's degree; 3+ years management A successful track record managing and negotiating major provider contracts Exceptional analytical skills to identify and evaluate business solutions Experience building and maintaining various provider networks across large geographies In-depth knowledge of managed care and healthcare business Experience with value-based contracting is preferred Experience with commercial and government programs is preferred Strong management skills to effectively manage division activities enterprise wide Excellent organizational/time management and project management skills and multi-tasking abilities Strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills Detail orientation and problem-solving capabilities Base Pay InformationThe national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 23. $107,444 - $232,795 BenefitsCompetitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background ConsiderationsThis position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A. Important Work Authorization InformationPlease note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.