A minimum of 5 years of experience negotiating contracts with ancillary providers, facilities, and physician groups, including contract language, development and analysis of rate proposals, identifying operational and financial improvement opportunities, and collection and analysis of competitive data and key financial metrics. Working knowledge of Aetna systems and tools, including Smart Front End, ASD, HRP, MedCompass, and RUMBA applications (EPDB, EWMP, Rate Inquiry, and Contract Inquiry) or comparable applications.