Always Compassionate Health · 2 hours ago
Vice President of Contracting
Melville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expAlways Compassionate Health is seeking a Vice President of Contracting to oversee all contractual operations across the health network. This role is critical in ensuring strategic negotiations, compliance, and maintaining contract integrity across various services.
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Hiring Manager
James D'Agostino
Responsibilities
Oversee daily contract operations under Always Compassionate health, including LCHSA, Pharmacy, and Mental health services
Support negotiations and relationship management with external partners, payers, and vendors to ensure contract terms reflect organizational objectives
Provide regular updates and analysis on contract status, renewal timelines, and financial performance to the Senior VP for strategic planning
Assist in developing business proposals and responses to partnership opportunities or RFPs initiated through the External Relations division
Collaborate on identifying new service opportunities, including pharmacy and behavioral health expansions, ensuring contract readiness and compliance
Participate in cross-departmental meetings led by the Senior VP to ensure consistent communication between contracting, operations, and partnership teams
Help maintain brand integrity by ensuring service agreements, promotional partnerships, and subcontractor relationships are consistent with Always Compassionate Health’s identity and compliance framework
Provide input to the Senior VP and Marketing teams on how contractual partnerships impact the organization’s brand perception and strategic visibility
Draft, and execute a variety of contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Help maintain brand integrity by ensuring service agreements, promotional partnerships, and subcontractor relationships are consistent with Always Compassionate Health’s identity and compliance framework
Ensure all communications and materials tied to contract execution or partner onboarding align with the company’s visual and messaging standards
Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and terminations
Oversee daily contract operations for all corporate divisions under Always Compassionate Health, including LCHSA, Pharmacy, and Mental Health Clinic services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contracts meet business needs and mitigate risks
Use aggregated data from compliance, customer service, EVV/OMIG standards to assure that contracts follow all regulatory compliance and contractual obligations
Maintain detailed and organized contract documentation and records
Assist in developing and implementing contract management policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance
Monitor contract performance, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or issues
Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external vendors, payors, and stakeholders
Provide training to internal stakeholders on contract management with the best practices
Identify opportunities to optimize contract terms and processes for cost savings and operational improvement
Prepare periodic analysis of contract results including the necessary narratives
Conduct monthly meetings with Program personnel to discuss the monthly operating results both at the Program and Divisional level
Leverage data trends to forecast potential risks and renewal needs, enabling proactive decisions about contract modifications or renegotiations
Leads work and deliverables of multiple projects/programs, through assessment to implementation, that impact multiple processes, systems, functions, and products across all lines of business
Interface with contract auditors in all aspects of their audits
Facilitates and attends external provider meetings and negotiations, as needed
Identify network development opportunities through financial analysis, client requests, and product development
Define performance improvement opportunities
Assist with initial applications for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy in accordance with established guidelines
Qualification
Required
BA/BS required/ MA preferred
Must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in health care administration, or related field required
3- 5 years' experience working with providers including medical groups, ancillary vendors, and allied health professionals
Proven ability to achieve organization's missions, goals and objectives or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Industry payment rules, billing, coding, etc. a plus
Ability to reprioritize and adjust workload
Excellent communication & analytical skills
Experience with multiple systems integration
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Always Compassionate Health
Always Compassionate Health, one of the more progressive health organizations in the state of New York, provides the highest quality community-based services, combined with the technological capacity to enhance an individual’s quality of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-08-14
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