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We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as our **Manager of Contract Administration** , overseeing the development and optimization of provider contract templates and structures\. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in provider contracting and a passion for creating scalable, standardized frameworks that promote consistency and compliance across multiple lines of business\.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead a team focused on contract administration and lifecycle management\.

+ Develop and maintain standardized provider contract templates and structures\.

+ Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals\.

+ Drive innovation and efficiency through Contract Lifecycle Management \(CLM\) solutions\.

+ Ensure compliance and operational excellence across all contracting processes\.

Ideal Candidate:

+ Proven leadership experience in provider contracting\.

+ Strong understanding of CLM systems and contract frameworks\.

+ Excellent collaboration and communication skills\.

+ Strategic mindset with a focus on scalability and compliance\.

Job Responsibilities

+ Directing and supervising contract and grant accounting and reporting for all primary contracts and subcontracts\.

+ Developing operating policies and procedures for the department, including development and maintenance of budget\.

+ Monitoring contract compliance and proactively interacting with vendors to resolve issues and discuss changes in requirements\.

+ Managing contracts administration processes from contracts negotiation to execution; monitoring new or revised contracts\.

Job Qualifications

_Education_

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required\. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment

_Experience_

+ 5 years \- experience related to contract development and review, negotiations, contract changes/modifications, vendor management and/or performance measurement\.

+ 1 year \- Experience related to vendor relations and / or vendor management

_Skills\\Certifications_

+ Extensive knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and contract management, inventory management and asset management

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc\.

Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law\.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices \(https://www\.bcbst\.com/docs/equal\-employment\-opportunity\.pdf\)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity\. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via\-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered\. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means\.

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945\. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow\.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members\. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability\.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously\. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST\.

BCBST is a remote\-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes\. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based\.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U\.S\. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York\. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense\.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance\.