Contract Manager

About Texicare

Founded in 2023 as a mission-driven health affiliate of Texas Mutual, Texicare was created by a group of seasoned healthcare professionals, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. 

Texicare is committed to changing the healthcare landscape by providing small businesses with innovative solutions that increase access to easy-to-use, more affordable, quality health care for Texans and their families. Texicare’s vision is to transform the healthcare ecosystem for the better, helping to create a healthier and happier Texas.  Our healthcare plans were designed to be used, to remove barriers to care, to truly make a difference in people’s lives. 

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join us in creating a healthier and happier Texas.

About the role

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join Texicare. In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating and managing agreements with healthcare providers—including hospitals, physician groups, and ancillary services—to build and maintain a high-quality, cost-effective, and competitive network. This role ensures seamless implementation of new and renewed contracts through effective coordination with internal teams. The Contract Manager also handles contract amendments and renegotiations in response to changing organizational needs and may lead related initiatives and projects to support overall business objectives.

In this role, you will:

●    Develop, negotiate, and maintain provider contracts in alignment with organizational policies and financial guidelines

●    Manage provider relationships, ensuring contract terms are met and resolving complex service issues

●    Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Legal, Operations, Medical Management) to support contract implementation and network integrity

●    Analyze financial, operational, and utilization data to assess contract performance and support strategic decisions

●    Ensure accurate and timely contract submissions, amendments, and renewals

●    Maintain comprehensive knowledge of plan products, policies, and market trends to guide provider engagement and contracting strategies

●    Support corporate initiatives, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of projects and goals

To be successful in this role, you should have:

●    3+ years Managed Care contracting and negotiating experience

●    Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships

●    Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive based models preferred

●    Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners

●    Intimate understanding and experience with hospital, managed care, and provider business models

●    A collaborative approach with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced organization

●    Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required

●    Demonstrates an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment

●    Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen

●    Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

●    A Bachelor’s degree; preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related. Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. MBA or MHA preferred.

Benefits

• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% match up to 6%
• Flexible time off for vacation, illness, etc.
• Nine paid holidays
• Day one health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
• Free identity theft protection
• Free 2nd medical opinion service

Texicare is an equal opportunity employer.