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Director Provider Contracting Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

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Director of Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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How much do director provider contracting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director provider contracting in Colorado is $106,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $138,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director provider contracting do?

A Director of Provider Contracting is responsible for negotiating and managing contracts between healthcare providers (such as hospitals, physicians, and clinics) and insurance companies or health plans. They ensure that agreements meet regulatory requirements, align with company goals, and provide high-quality, cost-effective care for members. Their role includes analyzing provider performance, maintaining strong relationships with providers, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize network performance. The Director often leads a team and plays a key role in strategic planning and financial management related to provider networks.

What is the difference between Director Provider Contracting vs Contract Manager?

AspectDirector Provider ContractingContract Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field; often with experience in healthcare contractingUsually requires a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field; certifications like CPM or CPCM are common
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, or managed care organizationsVarious industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate sectors
Primary FocusNegotiating and managing provider contracts, ensuring compliance, and optimizing provider networksDrafting, analyzing, and managing contractual agreements across departments or projects

The main difference is that the Director Provider Contracting focuses specifically on healthcare provider agreements and network management, while the Contract Manager handles a broader range of contracts across different industries. Both roles require strong negotiation skills and contract knowledge, but the Director Provider Contracting is specialized in healthcare settings.

How does a director provider contracting typically collaborate with other departments within a healthcare organization?

A Director of Provider Contracting frequently works cross-functionally with departments such as network management, legal, finance, and clinical operations. This collaboration ensures that contracts align with organizational goals, comply with regulations, and support cost-effective, high-quality care delivery. Regular meetings and joint projects are common, and effective communication is key to balancing provider relationships with business objectives. Being proactive in building strong internal partnerships can greatly enhance contract negotiation outcomes and streamline implementation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director provider contracting, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Provider Contracting, you need strong expertise in healthcare contracting, negotiation, and provider relations, usually supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management systems, healthcare reimbursement models, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and leadership skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for building effective provider networks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving organizational goals in a competitive healthcare environment.
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Infographic showing various Director Provider Contracting job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,077 per year, or $51 per hour.

Director of Research Operations and Education

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, CO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Children's Hospital Colorado rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 1,056 rated hospitals


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Job Overview

The Director of Research Operations and Education is responsible for overseeing the operations, workforce development, and strategic growth of a large, multidisciplinary research organization, including clinical research study operations and clinical research education programs. The Director provides leadership and oversight for more than 110 clinical research professionals supporting over 450 active clinical research studies and is responsible for the growth and maintenance of the organization's clinical research infrastructure. The Director develops and oversees organizational strategy and goals, provides strategic leadership for research operations and education initiatives, and builds and models a high-performance culture through effective people management and career development of the clinical research workforce at Children's Colorado.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads a multidisciplinary clinical research organization, partnering closely with both internal and external physicians and institutional leaders.

  • Oversees sub-departments including but not limited to: clinical research coordination and services, regulatory affairs, financial operations, project management, contracting, general administrative services, clinical research management system, internal awards programs, research nurses, and laboratory testing.

  • Supports investigator teams conducting research projects across the spectrum of sponsor types (e.g., governmental, non-profit, industry) and study types (both sponsor, and investigator initiated [including investigational drugs and devices]).

  • Utilizes knowledge of federal regulations and the legal and regulatory environment governing academic and/or clinical research administration to guide the execution of high-quality, safe, efficient and effective clinical research, with a strong focus on customer service, regulatory compliance, transparency and commitment to programmatic excellence and ongoing evaluation.

  • Facilitates support for intellectual property issues, e.g. technology transfer, licensing and commercialization issues in a non-profit, academic setting.

  • Participates in organizational strategic planning, and provides leadership in defining and implementing mission, vision, values, goals and priorities and measuring and reporting on progress.

  • Develops a high-performing management team and oversee recruitment, training, management and evaluation of all personnel, with a focus on building a high-performing, transparent and inclusive culture with strong employee engagement.

  • Develops and oversees and department and organizational budgets and financial performance.

  • Engages and collaborates with leaders across the organization, campus and partnering organizations to advance and improve clinical research operations.

  • Works in partnership with other departments and divisions to oversee hospital-wide research feasibility and start-up process, ensuring that research conducted at the institution meets regulatory, financial and legal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE - Significant clinical research operations experience in hospital setting-8 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting with 5 or more years of management experience; research/scientific experience highly preferred

PREFERENCES:

  • Previous Director level experience supporting research operations within a system of care.

  • Previous leadership experience over a large, complex team of individuals.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical research operations including: regulatory, pre/post award financial management, proposal submissions, contracts, Phase 1 trials.

CERTIFICATION(S) - Clinical research and Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $137,944.29 to $229,907.13

Scope and Level

GUIDELINES: Guidelines are in the form of stated vision and objectives for the division. A second level manager directs and manages an operational and/or a functional area by developing objectives and strategies.

COMPLEXITY: Work assignment is unstructured and employee is responsible for implementing and managing a variety of objectives, resources, and strategies to achieve the goals of the division. Duties performed include operational and organizational planning, developing standards, schedules, priorities, guidelines, processes, measurement (evaluation) systems, implementation of production and performance management standards, and allocating resources.

DECISION MAKING: Employee is responsible for determining strategic structure, goals, objectives, and resources and for providing leadership for the division/department and the community it serves. Determines strategy priority shifts for the division/department.

CONTACTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Contacts are of a non-prescribed nature involving the negotiation and resolution of problems and where exceptional degrees of discretion, judgment, and knowledge are required. Contacts where the exchange of information, support, influence, and cooperation may have a very significant impact on the division, programs, and/or policies of the organization.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsible for developing and overseeing organizational budgets in collaboration with other division leaders; manages cost center(s) appropriately to meet or exceed budget targets for productivity, salary and non-salary expenses.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under executive direction, the employee is delegated personal responsibilities and authorities over a department. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and conclusion.

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date
09/06/2026

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