Network Management Specialist (Contract Specialist)

Network Contract Specialist

The Network Contract Specialist will be responsible for creating and maintaining behavioral health provider contracts across the New Mexico territory for Presbyterian Health Plan with Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines of business. This role includes managing provider contracting activities in coordination with the Network team and processing all necessary contract-related updates. Key responsibilities include handling contract changes, Statements of Work, amendments, rate updates, Letters of Direction, and other required modifications. The specialist will also ensure all contract updates are compliant with internal policies and New Mexico-specific regulatory requirements. Strong collaboration with internal departments is essential to maintain network accuracy, provider data integrity, and overall operational efficiency. Detailed tracking and documentation of all contract activities and provider communications are critical components of this role.

Responsibilities include :

• Support and maintain behavioral health provider contracts for Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines of business across the New Mexico territory
• Perform provider contracting functions in collaboration with the Network team
• Process contract-related updates including : Exhibits, Contract changes, Statements of Work, Amendments, Rate updates, Letters of Direction, NCQA / CAQH
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and state-specific requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to support network accuracy, provider data integrity, and operational efficiency
• Maintain thorough documentation and tracking of all contract activity and communications

Additional duties include :

Other job requirements include knowledge of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) requirements, ability to work independently and prioritize activities, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, strong presentation skills using PowerPoint, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a related position / field.

Title : Network Management Specialist (Contract Specialist)

Grade : 21

Work Experience - Required : Network

Work Experience - Preferred :

Education - Required : Bachelor's

Education - Preferred :

License and Certifications - Required :

License and Certifications - Preferred :

Salary Range : $45,655 - $68,485

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled.