The Contract Specialist II works closely with corporate leadership to develop, negotiate and execute moderately complex contracts in a timely manner in accordance with policies and standards surrounding contract management and the contract renewal process. This position can work a hybrid or remote work schedule after initial training.

Must be local to Iowa to work onsite 2 days/week in Ankeny, IA.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Review, draft, negotiate and coordinate the completion of contracts for payers which include various agencies, health plans and/or government agencies
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and uses discretion to escalate as needed
• Work in partnership with leadership ensuring contracting and other collateral information meets the needs of contracting elements
• Manage the RFP draft response process, completing, submitting and tracking all responses as they are due
• Accurately input and maintain contract documentation and data in company database
• Stay up to date with healthcare regulations and review contractual language to ensure compliance

Required Skills and Experience

• Associates degree in healthcare or business, or completion of a paralegal program or other related field, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years previous contracting, paralegal experience in a regulated environment, preferably healthcare or managed care
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and implementing moderately complex contracts for managed care plans, health systems, or government agencies
• Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability
• Flexibility to be a hands-on player
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Above average computer, organizational and follow-up skills: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, CRM Sales database

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business, or completion of a paralegal program or other related field

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.