Contract Administration Director

Description

Responsible for ensuring the overall success of the Medicare contract(s) assigned that are multi-year multi-function and across multiple states. The incumbent may serve as the main point of contact with Medicare Contract Project Officer and named as key personnel of Program Manager on awarded contracts.

Primary duties may include but not limited to:

• Ensures that all contractually required deliverables and performance are delivered and met; develops and maintains client relationships and resolves contract level client questions and concerns.
• Responsible for administration of contract(s) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and is required to monitor and validate the program budget; organizes resources from multiple states & functions and forms program structure along with providing leadership and direction to multiple levels of management.
• Support business acquisition in bid preparation and implementation of new contracts.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Requires BS/BA degree; 10 years related experience; 3 years manager experience in managing complex systems and work flow processes; 4 years of related work experience in lieu of the masters degree; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. NGS Strategic Leadership Program participation required. Ability to travel required.

The health and safety of our associates, members and communities is a top priority for Anthem. This priority has become increasingly important as we continue to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthem believes vaccination is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect our members, associates and communities. To minimize the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus and maintain a safe and healthy workplace to safely serve our members, vaccination may be required for specific roles. (At Anthem, fully vaccinated means it has been at least two weeks since you have received the second dose of a two-dose vaccine such as Moderna or Pfizer, or the single dose of a single dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson). Anthem continues to monitor the pandemic following all CDC guidelines, state and local laws. Policies continue to be adjusted as new information emerges.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Program management and presentation skills. 
• Client relationship development and negotiation experience. 

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Anthem, Inc. has been named as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, is ranked as one of the 2020 World’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a 2020 America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Anthem promotes the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner and considers cultural competency when evaluating applicants for all Anthem positions.