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Payer Billing Manager

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

The Payer Billing Manager leads the end-to-end billing cycle for the Payer business line, ensuring accurate invoicing, compliance with pricing contracts, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role partners closely with Finance, Revenue Operations, Sales, Legal, and Executive Leadership to drive billing accuracy, cash flow efficiency, and a high-quality client experience. The Manager will provide operational leadership, support ongoing process improvement, and offer informal mentorship to billing specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of monthly client billing for payer-related accounts
• Research and apply contract and legal pricing terms, ensuring accuracy in billing logic and documentation
• Maintain and update the master billing file and related documentation for audit readiness and consistency
• Oversee revenue recognition activities in coordination with Finance and Accounting
• Work closely with Accounting to reconcile billing data to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct regular data analysis and monthly billing reviews to identify trends, errors, or process gaps
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Field Operations, and others to resolve pricing and billing inquiries
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payer-related billing questions and escalate complex issues as needed
• Partner with Senior Executives and Business Unit Leaders to align billing strategy with broader business goals
• Support company integrations and acquisitions, with a focus on transitioning billing processes and aligning pricing structures
• Identify and resolve non-standard billing issues, coordinating solutions across departments
• Perform analytical procedures to detect and prevent billing errors or inconsistencies
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to billing team members; support training efforts for new and existing associates
• Participate in and lead billing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 35 years of billing experience, preferably in a healthcare or payer-focused environment
• Experience with contracts, pricing structures, or revenue-related processes
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal, Sales)
• Leadership experience (formal or informal) is a strong plus

Skills & Abilities:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data validation, etc.)
• Familiarity with billing or accounting systems (Lawson preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable interpreting contracts and applying complex pricing
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve billing problems proactively