AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team. Network Provider Training Officer Division of Fee for Service Management (DFSM) Job Location: Address: 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Posting Details: Salary: $49,000 - $51,700 Grade: 19 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Closing Date: Open until filled Job Summary: This position is responsible for developing, evaluating, and refining educational programs and providing technical provider trainings with oversight from the DFSM Training Manager. This position collaborates with subject matter experts to create engaging instructional materials. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Assist Training Manager in the development of overall training resources for Fee for Service Providers (FFS) and the development of manuals and other training manuals. • Under the direction of the Training Manager, conducts well established provider training related to submission of claims, prior authorizations, and documentation uploads using the AHCCCS provider platforms. Necessitates continuous learning and the ability to effectively communicate and troubleshoot throughout the training process. • Ensures that training materials are coordinated and current in preparation for the training conducted by this position and that of the Training Manager. • Develops and maintains tracking mechanisms, surveys and outcomes reporting for training conducted • Travels to FFS providers in remote areas to conduct well established trainings. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Pre-paid Medical Management Information System (PMMIS) • Training strategies and methods • Technical writing • Federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures • Fundamentals of IHS/638 claims processing and billing • Tracking mechanisms and outcomes reporting • American Indian Tribes/programs and policy relative to Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) and other related policies • Operations of Indian Health Service, tribal health departments and urban Indian clinics. • Constant Contact email notifications Skill in: • Advanced computer skills • Develop and present all types of training materials • Present complicated, technical information in a clear and concise manner • Conduct individual, group, formal, and informal types of training • Excellent writing skills • Customer service principles, practices, processes • Technology based applications (Articulate, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Suite, SharePoint) Ability to: • Know when to handle a training issue and when to elevate it • Build effective working relationships internally and externally • Demonstrate cultural sensitivities when dealing with the practices of multiple cultures • Handle multiple projects and maintain the timelines • Ability to work in Virtual Office or Telecommute or both. Selective Preference(s): Minimum: One year experience training adult learners as a full time trainer responsible for instruction and group/team facilitation. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Adult Education, Communication, Organization Development, Human Resources, Training and Development or similar field. Advanced computer based technology skills, and operational knowledge of PMMIS and the Fee For Service Program. Pre-Employment Requirements: • Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are: • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees) • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. • Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military. • A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits • A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance • Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications) • RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy • A variety of learning and career development opportunities By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Lifetime Pension Benefit Program • Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) • Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement. • Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan. • Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period). Deferred Retirement Compensation Program • Voluntary participation. • Program administered through Nationwide. • Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions. Contact Us: Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

International Network Specialist Who We Are + What We Do The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for perennial, diverse, regenerative grain agriculture at a scale that matches the enormity of the intertwined climate, water, and food security crises. An independent 501c3 non-profit founded in 1976, the organization seeks to reconcile the human economy with nature's economy, starting with food. The transdisciplinary team of scientists, together with global partners, is developing new perennial grain crops, like Kernza©, and diverse cropping systems that function within nature's limits while researching the social transformation required for a just, perennial human future. How You’d Fit In + Stand Out The Land Institute seeks to hire a Network Specialist for the International Initiative to support the growing Global Perennial Grain Research Network—a collaborative international community of researchers advancing perennial grain crop development and sustainable agricultural systems. Primary Responsibilities + Expectations The Network Specialist will manage the day-to-day operations of the global network, including coordination of working groups, administration of the network’s online communication platform (Slack), and maintenance of a central researcher database (Airtable). The position plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and engagement among scientists, partners, and institutions worldwide. The Manager will work closely with the Director of the International Initiative in overseeing the following areas: 1. Network Coordination and Working Group Support: - Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and integration across thematic and regional research groups as well as with independent researchers within the network. - With the Director of the International Initiative, act as a primary point of contact for the Global Perennial Grain Research Network. - Support the development and coordination of emerging working groups spanning crop types, technical themes, and regions. - Lead on the planning and logistics of meetings and check-ins in coordination with technical leads 2. Communications Platform Development and Moderation: - Lead the development, moderation, and active facilitation of the network’s new online communications platform to build a vibrant, connected global research community. - Collaborate with TLI’s communications and IT teams and key global leaders to design and launch communication platforms for the Global Perennial Grain Research Network, including policies around community norms, permissions, structures, etc. - Serve as the primary moderator, helping to ensure constructive, inclusive, and engaging interactions across channels, actively encouraging participation, highlighting new resources, and promoting collaboration among members. - Troubleshoot access, functionality, and user issues as needed. - Monitor participation trends and engagement data, preparing periodic summaries to inform improvements. 3. Network Database Management: - Oversee and maintain the International Initiative’s central Airtable database of global perennial grain researchers and institutions. - Manage updates, approvals, and classifications of new and existing contact records. - Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with permission and privacy agreements. - Coordinate with team members to maintain automations linking Airtable to the website and other tools. - Generate targeted lists and summaries to support communications, reporting, and outreach. - Work with the TLI Network Database working group to align and/or integrate the international database with other cross-functional organizational databases and contact management solutions. - Work with the ethical infrastructure team to ensure database governance and management is aligned and promote just, safe sharing across partners. 4. Event Support and Outreach: - Support virtual and in-person engagement that strengthens collaboration and visibility across the network. - Assist with planning and logistics for network events, webinars, and meetings. - Coordinate communications for events, newsletters, and updates. - Contribute content that highlights network activities and findings. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, international development, or related field - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project, network, or community coordination. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, additional languages preferred. - Demonstrated experience managing digital tools such as Slack, Airtable, and Google Workspace, including experience facilitating digital collaboration and mediating relationships across platforms. - Experience working across time zones and diverse cultures. - Knowledge of agricultural research, sustainability science, or global research networks. Preferred: - Experience in online community management or knowledge-sharing platforms. - Familiarity with data management practices and CRM/database tools. - Understanding of perennial agriculture and TLI’s mission Hours Generally available to work forty hours per week, primarily during 8 am-5 pm Central Time on weekdays when most of our staff and collaborators are working. Some evening and weekend working hours may be needed. Location + Travel This role has a flexible base location with a preference for Salina, KS, but will require travel for events and meetings. Primary travel will take place in the United States, but international travel will also occur. Estimated travel is up to 15% of the time. Environmental + Working Conditions - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and phone. - Travel in varying conditions (15%). Organizational Competencies - Mission Driven: You are passionate about the mission of The Land Institute and are interested in aligning your skills and personal genius to benefit this work. - Courageous: You do not retreat or shy away from hard things. You face challenges and conflict with professionalism, grace, and resolve. - A Boundary Spanner: You bring an interdisciplinary skill set, and you model self-awareness in your own preferences. You are motivated to continually learn, and you adapt to span boundaries with people from diverse perspectives. - Inspiring and Inspired: You are inspired by the people around you, finding and harnessing the genius in your colleagues to meet the organizational objectives, and you are inspiring others through example, and your own genius applied. - Growth Mindset: You have the vulnerability to know what you don’t know, admit your flaws, and learn from others to grow and develop yourself and the organization. - A Creative Collaborator: You believe in the power of a diverse collective to generate ideas and solutions. You excel at strategic thinking, being open to new perspectives, and managing innovation. You bring a playful and positive approach to the work, enjoying meeting new people and deepening connections with those you already know. - Excited by change: You embrace nascent and evolving situations and enjoy engaging new people, ideas, and possibilities. You think about change holistically: internal, external, organizational, and cultural. You like iterating systems, building efficiency, and operationalizing design. You are willing to jump in and contribute to new projects as needed. Application Process To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing your interest in The Land Institute's mission and relevant qualifications, along with your resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin March 10, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation + Benefits The Land Institute offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $71,000 annually. - Remote-friendly work environment - Paid parental leave - Competitive, equitable compensation - 403(b) Retirement - 403(b) Employer contributions - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employer-Provided Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Dependent Care - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Voluntary Life Insurance - Accidental Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Paid holidays - Generous paid time off - Complete laptop workstation and set up for remote work The Land Institute is an equal opportunity employer and embraces the opportunity to provide employment to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Curative Curative is building the future of health insurance with a first-of-its-kind employer-based plan designed to remove financial barriers and make care truly accessible: one monthly premium with $0 copays and $0 deductibles*. Backed by our recent $150M in Series B funding and valuation at $1.275B, Curative is scaling rapidly and investing in AI-powered service, deeper member engagement, and a smart network designed for today’s workforce. Our north star guides everything we do: healthcare only works when people can actually use it. That belief drives every decision we make: from how we design our plan, support our members, to how we collaborate as a team. If you want to do meaningful work with a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and cares deeply, Curative is the place to do it. We’re growing fast and looking for teammates who want to help transform health insurance for the better. Summary The Director Network Development oversees the development and management of insurance networks, focusing on improving affordability and quality outcomes while managing provider relationships and negotiation strategies in the NorthEast Region. This role is crucial for building and maintaining a strong network of healthcare providers, ensuring access to care for members, and optimizing network performance. Candidates should have experience working with providers in the NorthEast Region states, for example, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, etc. Responsibilities - Manages contract negotiations with large physician groups and ancillary providers; conducting several negotiations simultaneously to meet growth demands - Deep understanding and experience with all clinical specialties to ensure contract terms and conditions address the coding structures which are most impacted by negotiations - Proactively builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships to support the local market strategy - Initiates, nurtures, and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims, Medical Management, Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing - Responsible for meeting unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate network, to achieve and maintain competitive position - Identify and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality; including renegotiation of existing agreements - Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of high spend or increasingly complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms - Collaborates cross-functionally to manage provider compensation and pricing development activities, submission of contractual information, and the review analysis of reports as part of negotiation and reimbursement modeling activities. - Assists in resolving elevated provider service complaints; researching and negotiating with internal/external partners/customers to resolve complex and/or escalated issues. - Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff - Coach and support new team members on negotiation strategies and approaches to successful - Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape - Partner with Regulatory Affairs to ensure all network filings are timely and accurate; including participation with Compliance to ensure adherence to established guidelines supporting Mental Health Parity - Assumes other duties as assigned Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field, including 7+ years of work experience with hospitals and providers beyond degree within provider contracting and/or health insurance - Existing relationships with major health systems and large physician groups within the region is required - Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen - Experience with Physician group and ancillary provider contracting and negotiations - Experience negotiating delegated credentialing agreements - Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships including senior executives - Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners - Intimate understanding and experience with larger, more complex integrated delivery systems managed care, and provider business models - Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced organization - The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with formal presentations - Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required Perks & Benefits - Curative Health Plan (100% employer-covered medical premiums for you and 50% coverage for dependents on the base plan.) - $0 copays and $0 deductibles (with completion of our Baseline Visit ) - Preventive and primary care built in - Mental health support (Rula, Televero, Two Chairs, Recovery Unplugged) - One-on-one care navigation - Chronic condition programs (diabetes, weight, hypertension) - Maternity and family planning support - 24/7/365 Curative Telehealth - Pharmacy benefits - Comprehensive dental and vision coverage - Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options - Flexible spending accounts - Flexible work options: remote and in-person opportunities - Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid annual company holidays - 401K for full-time employees - Generous Up to 8–12 weeks paid parental leave, based on role eligibility.

About Curative Curative is building the future of health insurance with a first-of-its-kind employer-based plan designed to remove financial barriers and make care truly accessible: one monthly premium with $0 copays and $0 deductibles*. Backed by our recent $150M in Series B funding and valuation at $1.275B, Curative is scaling rapidly and investing in AI-powered service, deeper member engagement, and a smart network designed for today’s workforce. Our north star guides everything we do: healthcare only works when people can actually use it. That belief drives every decision we make: from how we design our plan, support our members, to how we collaborate as a team. If you want to do meaningful work with a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and cares deeply, Curative is the place to do it. We’re growing fast and looking for teammates who want to help transform health insurance for the better. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced healthcare contracting professional to lead negotiations with large physician groups and ancillary providers. This role requires strong knowledge of clinical specialties, reimbursement models, and provider networks. Key responsibilities include managing cost and quality initiatives, maintaining provider relationships, analyzing complex contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional collaboration, strategic negotiation, and mentoring team members. Duties And Responsibilities - Manages contract negotiations with physicians and physician groups in assigned area. - Conducting several negotiations simultaneously to meet growth demands. - Proactively builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships to support the local market strategy. - Initiates, nurtures and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims, Medical Management. Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing. - Responsible for meeting unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate network, to achieve and maintain competitive position. - Identify and manage initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality. - Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of high spend or increasingly complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms. - Assists in resolving elevated provider service complaints. Research problems and negotiate with internal/external partners/customers to resolve complex and/or escalated issues. - Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff. - Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape. - Partner with Regulatory Affairs to ensure all network filings are timely and accurate. - Performs other duties as assigned Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field, plus 3+ years of work experience within provider contracting and/or health insurance - Experience with physician and physician group contracting and negotiations - Experience negotiating delegated credentialing agreements - Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships including senior executives - Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners - Intimate understanding and experience with larger, more complex integrated delivery systems managed care, and provider business models - Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced organization - The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with formal presentations - Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required - Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract - language and financial acumen - Remote with occasional travel (5-10%) - Existing relationships with physicians and physician groups in Texas is highly recommended Curative Perks & Benefits - Curative Health Plan (100% employer-covered medical premiums for you and 50% coverage for dependents on the base plan.) - $0 copays and $0 deductibles (with completion of our Baseline Visit ) - Preventive and primary care built in - Mental health support (Rula, Televero, Two Chairs, Recovery Unplugged) - One-on-one care navigation - Chronic condition programs (diabetes, weight, hypertension) - Maternity and family planning support - 24/7/365 Curative Telehealth - Pharmacy benefits - Comprehensive dental and vision coverage - Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options - Flexible spending accounts - Flexible work options: remote and in-person opportunities - Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid annual company holidays - 401K for full-time employees - Generous paid parental leave, based on role eligibility.