TN Visa Contract Specialist Jobs
Contract Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Management Consultant category, which covers professionals analyzing procurement processes and advising on contract strategy. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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Conducts regulatory, credentialing, and contractual compliance audits for designated Network providers, including Social Adult Day Cares (SADCs), Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS)/Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies (LHCSAs). Evaluates provider compliance with New York State regulatory requirements and VNS Health contractual standards through on-site audits, documentation reviews, risk assessments, and follow-up corrective action monitoring. Partners with Network leadership and internal stakeholders to identify compliance risks, improve provider performance, support regulatory readiness, and ensure contracted agencies maintain operational standards necessary to deliver quality services to members.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Conducts scheduled and targeted on-site compliance audits for SADC, CDPAS/FI, and LHCSA providers.
- Evaluates provider adherence to regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, credentialing standards, and VNS Health policies.
- Reviews provider documentation, operational processes, staffing qualifications, training records, and required regulatory materials.
- Develops audit findings, scoring summaries, corrective action requirements, and recommendations for improvement.
- Monitors provider corrective action plans and perform follow-up reviews to validate remediation.
- Maintains audit tracking, documentation, reporting, and audit calendars.
- Identifies trends, recurring deficiencies, and opportunities for provider education and process improvement.
- Collaborates with Network, Compliance, Quality, Operations, Claims, and other internal teams on provider performance concerns.
- Supports regulatory audits and special projects as assigned.
- Travels throughout Downstate NYC to conduct on-site audits, complaint investigations, and regulatory reviews in order to meet oversight and compliance requirements. This role will require 90% travel.
- Communicates proactively and collaborate with internal departments to ensure regulatory alignment, operational efficiency, and effective resolution of compliance matters.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years contract-related experience in the health care field including, but not limited to, provider’s office, managed care organization, or other health care or regulatory environment, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
Working familiarity with various managed healthcare provider compensation methodologies, primarily across Medicaid and Medicare required
Resides in Downstate NY preferred
Experience / knowledge of SADC's required
Compliance requirements (OSHA / ADA) required
Pay Range
USD $70,200.00 - USD $87,700.00 /Yr.
About us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
INTRODUCTION
Conducts regulatory, credentialing, and contractual compliance audits for designated Network providers, including Social Adult Day Cares (SADCs), Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS)/Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies (LHCSAs). Evaluates provider compliance with New York State regulatory requirements and VNS Health contractual standards through on-site audits, documentation reviews, risk assessments, and follow-up corrective action monitoring. Partners with Network leadership and internal stakeholders to identify compliance risks, improve provider performance, support regulatory readiness, and ensure contracted agencies maintain operational standards necessary to deliver quality services to members.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Conducts scheduled and targeted on-site compliance audits for SADC, CDPAS/FI, and LHCSA providers.
- Evaluates provider adherence to regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, credentialing standards, and VNS Health policies.
- Reviews provider documentation, operational processes, staffing qualifications, training records, and required regulatory materials.
- Develops audit findings, scoring summaries, corrective action requirements, and recommendations for improvement.
- Monitors provider corrective action plans and perform follow-up reviews to validate remediation.
- Maintains audit tracking, documentation, reporting, and audit calendars.
- Identifies trends, recurring deficiencies, and opportunities for provider education and process improvement.
- Collaborates with Network, Compliance, Quality, Operations, Claims, and other internal teams on provider performance concerns.
- Supports regulatory audits and special projects as assigned.
- Travels throughout Downstate NYC to conduct on-site audits, complaint investigations, and regulatory reviews in order to meet oversight and compliance requirements. This role will require 90% travel.
- Communicates proactively and collaborate with internal departments to ensure regulatory alignment, operational efficiency, and effective resolution of compliance matters.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years contract-related experience in the health care field including, but not limited to, provider’s office, managed care organization, or other health care or regulatory environment, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
Working familiarity with various managed healthcare provider compensation methodologies, primarily across Medicaid and Medicare required
Resides in Downstate NY preferred
Experience / knowledge of SADC's required
Compliance requirements (OSHA / ADA) required
Pay Range
USD $70,200.00 - USD $87,700.00 /Yr.
About us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Frame your credentials around procurement expertise
TN visa classification for Contract Specialists relies on the Management Consultant category. Your resume and degree documentation must connect your background directly to contract analysis, procurement strategy, or vendor management, not general business administration.
Target employers with active federal contracting work
Government contractors and defense primes routinely hire Contract Specialists and understand TN sponsorship requirements. Searching for roles tied to FAR compliance or federal procurement gives you a hiring pool already familiar with the documentation involved.
Confirm your degree field before approaching employers
A degree in business, law, supply chain, or a directly related field supports the Management Consultant TN category. If your degree is in an unrelated discipline, gather documentation showing how your coursework and experience map to contract management functions.
Get your employer to commit before filing
TN status requires an actual job offer, not a prospective one. Before your employer drafts the support letter, confirm they'll state your role as a management consultant function and specify the temporary, project-based or ongoing advisory nature of the work.
Use Migrate Mate to identify TN-ready employers
Migrate Mate filters Contract Specialist openings by TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated the process. Search the platform before spending time on roles where sponsorship is uncertain or untested.
Prepare for CBP questions on consultant versus employee status
Canadian applicants entering at the port of entry should be ready to explain why the role qualifies as consulting work rather than permanent employment. Bring a clear employer letter, your contract or offer, and any project scope documentation CBP may request.
Contract Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Specialist role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is framed. Contract Specialists qualify under the TN Management Consultant category when the position involves analyzing procurement processes, advising on contract strategy, or solving specific contracting problems. Roles that look like permanent staff positions rather than advisory functions can face pushback at the border or consulate, so the employer support letter needs to clearly describe the analytical and consultative nature of the work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Contract Specialist roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, which means you can secure status and start working without waiting for a random selection. H-1B visa requires registration in March, a lottery draw, and a start date no earlier than October 1 of that year. For a Contract Specialist with Canadian or Mexican citizenship and a qualifying degree, TN is faster and more predictable. The trade-off is that TN does not support dual intent, so it's not a direct path to a green card the way an H-1B can be.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must supply a support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, the specific duties you'll perform, the consulting or analytical nature of the work, your qualifications, and the temporary duration of the position. The letter should also state your salary and confirm the employer-employee relationship. CBP or the consulate will use this letter to assess whether the role fits the Management Consultant TN category, so vague language about responsibilities creates unnecessary risk.
Where can I find Contract Specialist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with TN sponsorship. Instead of filtering through general job postings and guessing which employers will support TN status, Migrate Mate surfaces Contract Specialist roles from employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor, saving you time and reducing the risk of pursuing dead ends.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Contract Specialist jobs the same way Canadians can?
The qualification criteria are identical, but the process differs. Mexican citizens cannot apply at a port of entry and must go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. There is also a USMCA annual allocation for Mexican TN professionals, though it has historically not been reached. Processing times at Mexican consulates vary, so Mexican applicants should account for scheduling wait times when negotiating a start date with their employer.