Director of Contracting in Phoenix- Vendor/Payor Contracts Negotiations/Management (6640)

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Director of Contracting.Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Hope, Health and Healing, we encourage you to apply!HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALINGDIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING - HYBRIDAt Terros Health, every contract supports access to compassionate, whole-person care. Behind every clinic, provider, and patient visit - there is strategy that makes it possible.We are hiring a Director of Contracting to lead negotiations, manage the contract lifecycle, and build systems that strengthen sustainability, compliance, and growth.Full-timeSalary Range (depending on years of experience): $110K-$117KComprehensive Benefits PackageGenerous PTO/PST (4+ weeks/year)10 Holidays plus 1 Floating HolidayYou'll be responsible for:Negotiating payer, vendor, construction, and insurance contractsLeading renewals, rate strategies, amendments, and issue resolutionCreating and managing an enterprise-wide contract repositoryTracking performance, reporting risk, and anticipating impactMust have:️ 5+ years experience in contract negotiations and contract management️ Strong negotiation and analytical skills️ Experience with reimbursement, AHCCCS/commercial plans, compliance️ Collaborative leadership style and ability to manage prioritiesThis role is ideal for a strategic, thoughtful leader who understands that contracting is not just transactions - it's stewardship, advocacy, and mission.If you want your expertise to help shape access to care and support work that changes lives, we'd love to talk.Apply today at www.terroshealth.org/careersThe 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.Leadership & OversightLeads the contracting function, setting direction, priorities, and clear expectations.Selects, trains, and develops staff to maintain high performance and low turnover.Provides regular coaching, accountability, and performance feedback to ensure quality and compliance.Models Terros Health values and fosters a collaborative, service-oriented culture.Contract Strategy & NegotiationServes as the primary organizational lead for all contract negotiations, including:Arizona healthcare payor contractsVendor/service contractsConstruction and facilities agreementsInsurance, broker, and operational support contractsAnalyzes contract terms, reimbursement structures, fees, and operational requirements; proposes negotiation strategies that optimize financial and operational outcomes.Partners with Finance on cost modeling, rate analysis, and contract impact forecasting.Leads renegotiations and renewal cycles to strengthen organizational position and maintain compliance.Contract Administration & Lifecycle ManagementEstablishes and manages an enterprise-wide contract repository, ensuring standardized storage, version control, and easy retrieval.Develops and maintains a centralized tracking system for expirations, renewals, notice periods, and obligations.Ensures timely execution of contracts, amendments, addenda, and renewals.Collaborates with Legal to review, refine, and approve contract language.Ensures all contracts meet applicable regulatory requirements (AHCCCS, CMS, licensing, etc.).Operational & Organizational SupportPartners with Facilities, IT, Clinical, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership on contract needs for new services, expansions, construction projects, or operational changes.Resolves contract-related issues with payors, vendors, and partners-escalating as appropriate.Provides clear communication to stakeholders on contract terms, changes, deliverables, and timelines.Develops internal processes and templates to streamline contract development and reduce organizational risk.Quality, Compliance & ReportingMonitors compliance with contract obligations and performance metrics.Tracks industry changes, regulatory shifts, and market trends in healthcare reimbursement and contracting.Prepares regular reports for Executive Leadership on contract status, trends, risk exposure, and negotiation outcomes.