Network Development Specialist

Job overview

The Network Development Specialist role is hybrid, with weekly work both in the office and at home; the office is in Houston, TX. The target salary range is $70,000–$90,000 per year. The role supports Astrana Health’s provider and vendor network development. The specialist recruits providers and vendors, manages agreements through their lifecycle, and coordinates contract implementation and records. The work supports network growth and optimization while helping ensure contracting activities meet regulatory, compliance, payer, and internal policy requirements.

What you'll do

• Recruit, onboard, and contract regional and national providers and vendors
• manage sourcing, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and agreement maintenance
• coordinate contract implementation and loading across assigned regions
• collect, process, and track contract and credentialing documents
• maintain contract records and metrics and support reporting and analysis
• audit executed contracts against provider records
• manage provider intake and inquiries
• support network growth, optimization, and relationship management
• ensure compliance and escalate risks or variances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

network development specialist

provider contracting

vendor contracting

healthcare contracting

provider relations

contract lifecycle

network growth

houston tx

astrana health

hybrid

$70k–$90k

full-time

healthcare

compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work structure with provider and vendor contracting across assigned markets, including Houston, Beaumont, and San Antonio.

About the employer

Astrana Health, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.