Applies advanced system concepts, to negotiate and implement large, complex, and/or specialized clinical services contracts with a variety of managed care organizations (MCOs). Reporting to a Director of Payor Strategy in UCSF Health's Department of Health Plan Strategy and Contracting (HPS), the Contracting Manager (CM) is responsible for supporting UCSF Health's managed care contracting and related operational efforts. These include professional and institutional contracts. The role contributes to UCSF's payer contracting strategy development, locally and regionally, and the long-term management of these critical external relationships. Under supervision of the Director, the position directly negotiates and manages UCSF Health's managed care agreements with des