Contract Administrator

Job Description

Contract Administrator

About Carelon Research & Elevance Health

This role is with Carelon Research, formerly HealthCore, Inc., a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. Carelon Research collaborates with life sciences companies, payers and providers, and government and academic organizations to provide real-world evidence in support of a wide variety of healthcare decisions.

Elevance Health is a Fortune 25 health company dedicated to improving lives and communities by making healthcare simpler. We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture designed to advance our strategy and lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture, powering our business outcomes and driving our shared success for our consumers, associates, communities, and our business.

Hybrid Work Policy & Location Details

This is a Hybrid role, requiring associates to be in-office 1 – 2 days per week. This approach fosters collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note: 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.

Posting Location(s): California; Illinois; Maryland; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Nevada; New York.

Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator is responsible for researching, writing, filing, and implementing contracts and policy and certificate forms for hospitals, group and individual major medical products, ancillary products, long-term care products, and/or HMO products.

Key Responsibilities – How You Will Make An Impact

• Prepares and maintains contracts and documentation as needed.
• Ensures contracts comply with state and federal laws.
• Monitors state and federal legislation affecting company products.
• Recommends compliance review processes and participates in compliance efforts.
• Compiles and analyzes data in support of contract development.
• Analyzes state and federal legislation.
• Identifies new legislation that affects company products.
• Researches regulatory issues.
• Recognizes the absence of critical elements of information.
• Perceives ambiguities or contradictions requiring clarification.
• Converts legal information into easy-to-read narrative.
• Corresponds with external clients, internal clients, and others.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Legal background or paralegal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced skills in MS Word and working in red line agreements.
• Contract/document management system experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with various deadlines.
• Strong skills in planning and problem solving.
• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimal oversight.
• Team player who can interact with a wide range of management across the organization.

Salary Information

For candidates working in person or virtually in the specified locations (California; Illinois; Maryland; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Nevada; New York), the salary range for this specific position is $25.29 – $47.90 per hour.

In 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 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 considered to be 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, paid time off, stock, 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.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Elevance Health offers a range of market-competitive total rewards that include:

• Merit increases.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
• Incentive bonus programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) +match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial education resources, to name a few.

COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Policy

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.