Leased Network Manager

We’re hiring a Leased Network Manager to Lead the relationships and strategy behind our leased provider networks.

The Leased Network Manager is responsible for the oversight, optimization, and maintenance of leased provider networks within a dental insurance organization. This role manages relationships with leased network vendors and providers, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and supports internal operations to meet business objectives. The Leased Network Manager collaborates cross-functionally to resolve provider issues, enhance network performance, and support strategic growth initiatives.

What You Will Do!

• Manage relationships with leased network vendors and providers to ensure ongoing network quality, performance, and stability
• Monitor network metrics including compliance training attestations, directory validation (DIV) compliance, and leased network error-load reports for assigned territory
• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated provider and vendor issues related to claims, directory updates, and service delivery
• Partner with providers and internal teams to resolve disputes and ensure a positive experience for providers and members
• Lead provider education efforts related to policies, procedures, and network updates
• Ensure leased networks comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS requirements
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to assess provider activity, network adequacy, and compliance performance
• Collaborate with Provider Relations, Credentialing, Claims, Legal, and other internal teams to align on network initiatives
• Support Sales and Client Services by addressing client-specific needs and delivering high-performing networks
• Lead or contribute to special projects focused on network optimization, expansion, or regulatory compliance
• Negotiate contract terms with leased network providers to optimize cost, access, and performance
• Monitor vendor performance against service-level agreements (SLAs) and address operational gaps
• Evaluate and recommend vendor changes or new partnerships based on strategic network needs
• Support State and National Dental Directors with scheduling and counseling providers exhibiting aberrant utilization or billing patterns
• Process facility changes and submit timely updates to internal systems
• Complete monthly activity reports and provide project status updates as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring! 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field required
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in provider network management, provider relations, or vendor management within healthcare or insurance

• Strong knowledge of provider network management and healthcare operations (dental insurance preferred)
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts
• Ability to analyze network adequacy and identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with state Medicaid regulations (DHCS experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and network management systems
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Why Join Us

• Make a measurable impact on provider access and network quality
• Collaborate with experienced healthcare leaders and cross-functional partners
• Opportunity to contribute to network strategy, compliance, and growth initiatives
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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Location

Our employees are distributed in office locations in multiple markets across the United States. We are unable to hire or allow employees to work outside of the United States.

What Liberty Offers

Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their communities. That’s why Liberty offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for our employees. We strive to care for employees in ways that promote wellness and productivity.

Our first-class benefits package supports employees and their dependents with:

• Competitive pay structure and savings options to help you reach your financial goals.

• Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines.

• Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage. Liberty subsidizes the cost for eligible dependents enrolled in the plan.

• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents.

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times your base salary, with options to purchase additional supplemental coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being.

• Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time.

• 10 paid company holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses.

• Remote or hybrid work options available for various positions.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $70,000 a year, not including fringe benefits or potential bonuses. At Liberty, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We are committed to pay equity and also consider the internal equity of our current team members when making final compensation decisions.

Please note that the range listed represents the full base salary range for this role. Typically, offers are not made at the top of the range to allow for future salary growth.

Liberty Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. Liberty will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture. 

Liberty Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve. 

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications

Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.

No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.

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