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Get Access To All JobsJoin the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Senior International Contract Manager, you will negotiate contracts on behalf of CCF within an assigned business area, evaluate new business opportunities, and manage the administrative, legal, operational, and financial aspects of contract negotiations. In this role, you will contribute to contracting strategy development, including business planning and implementation.
A caregiver in this position works remotely from 8: 00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This role is required to meet with the team annually in Cleveland for a half-day, on-site meeting. Seeking candidates who reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of CCF within assigned business area.
- Evaluate new business opportunities.
- Manage administrative, legal, operational and financial issues related to contact negotiation.
- Participate in contracting strategy development including business planning and implementation issues.
- Prepare, coordinate and manage contract negotiation process.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities and financial terms for assigned contracts.
- Assess potential legal risk in the context of contract provisions.
- Develop appropriate legal and financial contract language.
- Coordinate and participate in legal review.
- Prepare responses, letters of agreement and key contract provisions.
- Prepare and implement strategies for business growth.
- Identify and target specific areas for development.
- Initiate and develop relationships.
- Track history and progress.
- Serve as the principal contact for third-party payers and internal clients in the development, negotiation and review of proposed agreements.
- Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
- Develop methodology and review models that consistently and objectively evaluate the financial impact of proposals.
- Update methodologies as contract issues change.
- Prepare responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare, finance, marketing or related field and five years of experience in contract management
- OR High School Diploma / GED or equivalent and 9 years of related experience
- Strong background involving managed care contracting with health systems to include hospital, professional, ancillary services
- Experience with Fee for Service and Value Based negotiations for Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Marketplace plan types
- Understanding of Revenue Cycle and Managed Care Business Operations
- Managed care experience
- Experience across multiple service lines (e.g., heart and vascular, transplant, women’s health)
- Health system–based managed care contracting experience
- Experience with claims payment methodologies and operations
- Hands-on experience negotiating and managing health insurance contracts
- Working knowledge of contemporary healthcare policies, practices, operations and reimbursement methodologies
- Knowledge of physician practice management, hospital administration and operations
- Rate and contract negotiation and influencing skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Master's Degree
- 10 years of experience in contract management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (for Finance-related contracts)
- Strategic contracting experience
- Experience with transplant and high-cost drug negotiations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
- In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $84,200.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $128,412.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Senior International Contract Manager, you will negotiate contracts on behalf of CCF within an assigned business area, evaluate new business opportunities, and manage the administrative, legal, operational, and financial aspects of contract negotiations. In this role, you will contribute to contracting strategy development, including business planning and implementation.
A caregiver in this position works remotely from 8: 00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This role is required to meet with the team annually in Cleveland for a half-day, on-site meeting. Seeking candidates who reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of CCF within assigned business area.
- Evaluate new business opportunities.
- Manage administrative, legal, operational and financial issues related to contact negotiation.
- Participate in contracting strategy development including business planning and implementation issues.
- Prepare, coordinate and manage contract negotiation process.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities and financial terms for assigned contracts.
- Assess potential legal risk in the context of contract provisions.
- Develop appropriate legal and financial contract language.
- Coordinate and participate in legal review.
- Prepare responses, letters of agreement and key contract provisions.
- Prepare and implement strategies for business growth.
- Identify and target specific areas for development.
- Initiate and develop relationships.
- Track history and progress.
- Serve as the principal contact for third-party payers and internal clients in the development, negotiation and review of proposed agreements.
- Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
- Develop methodology and review models that consistently and objectively evaluate the financial impact of proposals.
- Update methodologies as contract issues change.
- Prepare responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare, finance, marketing or related field and five years of experience in contract management
- OR High School Diploma / GED or equivalent and 9 years of related experience
- Strong background involving managed care contracting with health systems to include hospital, professional, ancillary services
- Experience with Fee for Service and Value Based negotiations for Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Marketplace plan types
- Understanding of Revenue Cycle and Managed Care Business Operations
- Managed care experience
- Experience across multiple service lines (e.g., heart and vascular, transplant, women’s health)
- Health system–based managed care contracting experience
- Experience with claims payment methodologies and operations
- Hands-on experience negotiating and managing health insurance contracts
- Working knowledge of contemporary healthcare policies, practices, operations and reimbursement methodologies
- Knowledge of physician practice management, hospital administration and operations
- Rate and contract negotiation and influencing skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Master's Degree
- 10 years of experience in contract management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (for Finance-related contracts)
- Strategic contracting experience
- Experience with transplant and high-cost drug negotiations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
- In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $84,200.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $128,412.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Contract Manager
Document your contract management credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPCM or CFCM, and letters verifying contract portfolio size before applications begin. PERM audits frequently request this evidence, and gaps slow the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers holding active government contracts
Federal prime contractors and subcontractors routinely sponsor Senior Contract Managers under EB-2 and EB-3 because FAR compliance roles require specialized credentials. Defense, aerospace, and healthcare procurement employers file PERM applications most consistently for this title.
Search sponsor history using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Contract Manager roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already completed PERM filings for this title rather than those open to sponsorship in theory only.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a master's in contract law or business, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates are often current for many nationalities, potentially cutting years off your path to a green card.
Ask employers about PERM job description drafting
The PERM job description must match your actual duties precisely. Employers sometimes draft descriptions too narrowly or broadly, triggering DOL audit requests. Confirm your hiring manager coordinates with immigration counsel before OFLC submits the application.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, showing which priority dates are current for your country and preference category. For EB-3 applicants from India or China, backlogs can span years, so filing your I-485 adjustment of status the moment your date becomes current matters.
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Find Senior Contract Manager JobsSenior Contract Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Contract Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Contract Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in contract management, business administration, or a related field. The specific job description your employer submits to PERM determines the preference category, so the degree requirement written into the posting must match what the role genuinely needs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike the H-1B, EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjustment can take two to four years before priority date backlogs even begin, compared to an H-1B that activates within months. Green card sponsorship also requires employers to demonstrate through recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
What does the PERM process require from an employer sponsoring a Senior Contract Manager?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to confirm no qualified U.S. applicant is available. They document those results and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If OFLC audits the application, the employer must produce recruitment records within 30 days. The entire PERM stage typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed.
How can I find Senior Contract Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Contract Manager openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes guesswork about which employers will actually file PERM rather than just indicating openness to sponsorship. Government contractors, large healthcare systems, and multinational manufacturers are the most active sponsors for this title, so narrowing to those sectors on Migrate Mate surfaces the highest-probability opportunities.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I receive my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers or roles without losing your priority date once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification as the one on your original petition. For Senior Contract Managers, a move to a comparable contracts or procurement management role at a new employer generally qualifies, but confirm the occupational codes match before switching.
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