General Information  - Job Code: PRO-CS-04T - Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD   - Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular - Telework: This role is fully remote - Salary Range: $98,475 - $110,000 per year (how we pay and promote)     Position Overview  Are you passionate about managing details that protect and empower organizations? Ripple Effect is seeking a Senior Pricing and Contracts Analyst to oversee this activity across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies. This role involves developing pricing proposals, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and monitoring contract performance to support business objectives. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, business development, project and finance teams, applying strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to drive effective pricing and contract management while building strong internal and external relationships. While not an exhaustive list, the key duties for the position include:  - Leading pricing analysis for multiple bids, ensuring accurate and comprehensive estimates and compliance with the solicitation and contract requirements. - Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contract proposals and pricing structures with clients and subcontractors. - Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts/subcontracts (including amendments, renewals, and terminations) while ensuring high-quality and responsive contract execution. - Analyzing financial and contract data to develop pricing and contracting strategies that align with company goals. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including project management, finance, and business development—to lead contract discussions and support effective contract execution. - Evaluating contract and pricing risk factors and recommending solutions to support informed decision-making. - Maintaining and enhancing pricing models to ensure a smooth and efficient bidding process.

• Lead the pricing and contracting function for assigned new and in-line products focusing on the full commercialization continuum to develop pricing, contracting and Channel strategies for optimal patient access and profitability • Manages a team of Directors and Associate Directors and provides constant feedback and motivation to team members to drive towards common access and sales goals for the US Commercial business • Responsible for complete business ownership of assigned National and Regional Accounts; develops account specific and portfolio contract strategies in line with Business Unit sales goals and customer needs; aligns Account strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Medical and Market Access functions and ensures cross-functional support • Drive strategic account development integrating deeper and broader with large payers to gather competitive intelligence and customer insights to better position NVS brands on payer formularies and lead contract negotiations with key assigned Accounts • Creates and implements contract strategies designed to build long-term relationships with assigned accounts, based on deep understanding of the customer organization, structure, business strategy and priorities • Builds senior level relationships with significant national and regional customers and stakeholders; interfaces with key customers to understand their needs, perspective, and issues while recruiting customer sources to deliver competitive intelligence and customer insights in order to effectively guide and design effective customer strategies.

• Lead the pricing and contracting function for assigned new and in-line products focusing on the full commercialization continuum to develop pricing, contracting and Channel strategies for optimal patient access and profitability • Manages a team of Directors and Associate Directors and provides constant feedback and motivation to team members to drive towards common access and sales goals for the US Commercial business • Responsible for complete business ownership of assigned National and Regional Accounts; develops account specific and portfolio contract strategies in line with Business Unit sales goals and customer needs; aligns Account strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Medical and Market Access functions and ensures cross-functional support • Drive strategic account development integrating deeper and broader with large payers to gather competitive intelligence and customer insights to better position NVS brands on payer formularies and lead contract negotiations with key assigned Accounts • Creates and implements contract strategies designed to build long-term relationships with assigned accounts, based on deep understanding of the customer organization, structure, business strategy and priorities • Builds senior level relationships with significant national and regional customers and stakeholders; interfaces with key customers to understand their needs, perspective, and issues while recruiting customer sources to deliver competitive intelligence and customer insights in order to effectively guide and design effective customer strategies.

Lead IT Telecom Architect will design, build, and optimize complex Telecommunications and Contact Center architecture to meet business goals, ensuring scalability, security, and performance by translating needs into technical designs, selecting tech, overseeing deployment, documenting systems, and staying current with new trends. This position will bridge business needs and technology, collaborating with engineers, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver robust, efficient Telecommunications and Contact Center architecture solutions. Key Responsibilities Design & Strategy: Develop overall telecommunications and Contact Center architecture, blueprints, and future roadmaps for Voice, SMS, Chat, and AI. Requirements Analysis: Other Job Requirements Responsibilities 4+ years related experience including a minimum of 2+ years designing, building and deploying software in IT. Expert in modern technologies and languages, development patterns, data modeling, cloud/PaaS and application integration technologies. Critical Thinker. Demonstrated problem solving techniques. Experience leading cross functional project teams, workgroups. Strong verbal and written communication skills. General Job Information Title Lead IT Telecom Architect Grade 29 Work Experience - Required IT Work Experience - Preferred Education - Required A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelor's, Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science Education - Preferred License and Certifications - Required TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework - EnterpriseEnterprise License and Certifications - Preferred AWS - Amazon Web Services Certified Developer - Associate - EnterpriseEnterprise, AWS - Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - EnterpriseEnterprise, AWS - Amazon Web Services Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate - EnterpriseEnterprise Salary Range Salary Minimum: $93,955 Salary Maximum: $159,725 This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.