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Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics

St. Tammany Health System
Covington, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

We’re hiring a Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics at St. Tammany Health System!


This role is the engine behind our managed care strategy and we’re seeking someone who brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, contract review, and reimbursement optimization. If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, payer relations, and financial strategy, this is a high‑impact opportunity.


What you’ll lead:

■ Negotiating payer contracts that strengthen reimbursement and advance system priorities

■ Conducting detailed contract reviews to identify risk, opportunity, and alignment with organizational goals

■ Building financial models that forecast impact and support data‑driven decision‑making

■ Partnering with leaders across Finance, Revenue Cycle, and Operations to execute a cohesive managed care strategy

■ Developing insights that improve payer performance and support long‑term sustainability


What you'll bring:

■ Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Public Health

5 years of managed care contracting and reimbursement experience

Hands‑on experience negotiating payer agreements and conducting complex contract reviews

■ Strong background in healthcare finance or revenue cycle operations

■ Advanced analytics and financial modeling skills

■ MBA, MHA, or similar graduate education (preferred)


If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click here to apply today!

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