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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Contract Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether contract management truly requires a specific bachelor's degree. Gather evidence that your role involves legal interpretation, regulatory compliance, or risk analysis, not just administrative oversight. A credential evaluation helps if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 13-1023, the closest match for contract managers. Employers with recent certified LCAs for that code have already cleared DOL's wage and working conditions review for this role.
Target employers with government contracting portfolios
Defense contractors, federal IT firms, and healthcare networks routinely hire Senior Contract Managers and have established H-1B filing infrastructure. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have actively sponsored H-1B roles, so you can focus outreach on companies already set up to file.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level before filing. Ask HR to run the OFLC Wage Search for Level III or IV wages in your metro area before you negotiate, so your offer already satisfies the LCA requirement.
Clarify your job duties match O*NET definitions
Review the O*NET profile for Contract Administrators and Compliance Managers. Your offer letter and support letter should mirror that language, emphasizing contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Vague duty descriptions are a common reason USCIS issues RFEs for management titles.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers sponsoring H-1B workers aren't required to use E-Verify unless they're federal contractors or operate in a mandatory state. Confirm your prospective employer's enrollment status, since it affects onboarding timelines and your ability to start work on the first day of your authorized period.
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Find Senior Contract Manager JobsSenior Contract Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Contract Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, supply chain, law, or finance. The challenge is that contract management spans a wide spectrum, and USCIS may issue an RFE if the duties appear more supervisory than technical. Your employer's support letter must connect the specific job responsibilities to the degree requirement.
Which industries most actively sponsor H-1B visas for contract manager roles?
Defense contractors, federal IT services firms, pharmaceutical companies, and large healthcare systems file the most LCAs for contract management titles. These sectors deal with complex regulatory frameworks, federal acquisition regulations, and multi-party agreements that justify degree-level expertise. You can identify active sponsors by searching employer H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate before applying.
What SOC code applies to Senior Contract Manager positions for LCA purposes?
Most Senior Contract Manager roles are filed under SOC 13-1023 (Purchasing Agents) or 13-1041 (Compliance Officers), depending on whether the role centers on procurement or regulatory oversight. The code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level, so it's worth confirming with HR which classification they plan to use before your offer letter is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change contract management jobs?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start the new job once that petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so the same documentation requirements apply, including a new LCA at the correct prevailing wage for the new location.
How does a change of work location affect my H-1B as a Senior Contract Manager?
H-1B status is location-specific. If you move to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file a new LCA for that location before you begin working there. For contract managers who travel frequently or work at client sites, your employer may need to file a blanket LCA covering multiple worksites or amend your petition if the move is permanent.
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