Director, National Contract Governance, Contract Lifecycle Management

We Are Hiring

Location:  Remote with up to 15% travel

Department:  Strategic Integration

Schedule:  Day shift | Full-time

Salary:  $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

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What You Will Do

As Director, National Contract Governance on the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Team, you will be responsible for the overarching strategy, design, and execution of contract governance processes across Ascension. You will oversee the standardization of processes and governance of Ascension’s primary CLM tool, and collaborate with the Contract Lifecycle Management team to support a high-functioning, highly reliable CLM program.

Strategic Governance & Change Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and governance frameworks by assessing current process flows and evaluating opportunities for standardization across all hospitals, care sites and functional areas.
• Design and execute implementation plans related to CLM, including workflow development, formal and informal communications, end-user training, and success measurements.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the contracting process

Compliance & Auditing

• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
• Utilize familiarity with federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., Stark, AKS, HIPAA, CMS) to identify issues and collaborate with subject matter experts on resolutions.
• Conduct regular audits to identify risks and areas for process improvement based on established policies and procedures

Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build relationships quickly by exhibiting executive presence among senior leaders, exceptional customer service, situational awareness, and proactive hospitality to all project stakeholders
• Act as the primary liaison between the CLM team, Legal, Risk Management, and Clinical Leadership teams and partner with them to create a robust, collaborative contract governance environment
• Report routinely to executive leadership on contract risks, CLM operational metrics, and governance initiatives

What You Will Need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• MA, MBA, MHA or comparable advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in process governance

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.