Carelon Health Contract Manager

Anticipated End Date:2026-07-03Position Title:Carelon Health Contract ManagerJob Description:Carelon Health Contract ManagerLocation: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together.Among us are specialty-care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated and caring health professionals. While our roles may differ, our purpose is shared: to make a positive impact on whole health.The Carelon Health Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Carelon Health client contracts, spanning multiple business units. This includes end-to-end oversight of contracting workflows, ensuring consistent intake, negotiation practices, version control, approvals and signature policies. The Contract Manager may also review and negotiate standard template agreements with guidance and oversight from Carelon Health attorneys.How you will make an impact:Oversee the contract approval process ensuring compliance with policies and regulations and maintain version control as well as timely execution.Evaluate contracts for adherence to standard terms and business requirements.Make suggested contract edits for attorney and business review.Implement technology and software for contract lifecycle management that will streamline contracting workflows for increased efficiency.Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to support contracting initiatives and develop contracting playbooks.Maintain and update contract templates, conduct research, support administrative tasks, and maintain organized contract records.Provide guidance to Carelon sales and accounts team members, ensuring quality and consistency throughout.Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of professional contract and negotiation experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent background.Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:Paralegal certification and/or training in the legal field and/or healthcare contracting experience strongly preferred.Prior legal ops experience to include first drafts of contracts/documents for legal review preferred.Salesforce experience preferred.Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, Icertis, Agiloft, Conga) preferred; Conga strongly preferred.Experience with AI contract review assistance preferred.For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $107,360 to $168,360. Location(s): Illinois, MassachusettsIn addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Level:Non-Management ExemptWorkshift:Job Family:LEG > Contract AdministrationPlease be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.Who We AreElevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.How We WorkAt Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we a