Duals Strategy and Policy Advisor

This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.

Position Purpose: The Duals Strategy and Policy Advisor will work with Centene associates across the company in developing and executing the Duals Integration Office's strategies that support Centene's business objectives and further the company's purpose of helping people live healthier lives. This includes assisting in the advancement of the team's objectives by independently conducting research and analysis on policy proposals, including business and strategy impacts and providing subject matter expertise on policy areas within the individual's portfolio. Carry out important deliverables including internal/external communications material, fact sheets, slide decks, regulatory summaries, policy memos, and comment letters.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• Prioritize multiple deliverables on health policy subject matter areas with little oversight to lead cross-functional projects and efforts across department
• Lead and manage functional policy portfolio areas to facilitate and complete projects while demonstrating flexibility and resilience when dealing with ambiguity or adversity
• Offer creative contributions and strategic insights to enhance work products
• Analyze and develop strategic insights on legislation and regulations impacting Centene plans and products
• Provide policy expertise on items within portfolio, which may cover Medicare Advantage and Part D, Marketplace, dual eligibles, and other ancillary services (e.g., Health IT, Artificial Intelligence) to internal and external stakeholders to ensure their understanding of important issues
• Use strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders on subject matter areas in a concise and understandable way
• Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to understand complex information and synthesize it for stakeholders.
• Develop position papers, talking points, meeting summaries, policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations for senior executives on health policy issue areas with little to no oversight
• Lead comment letter/RFI development process in response to legislative proposals, RFIs, and NPRMs by engaging business lines to form positioning and drafting comment letter to CMS/other agencies with little to no oversight
• Represent Centene Public Policy priorities and positioning at meetings with third party organizations including trade associations and report back on meeting developments
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, or related field and experience required
Master's Degree or relevant experience preferred
3+ years combined experience of health policy, public policy, healthcare analytics, economics, law, or related experience required
Experience in delivering high-quality, data driven, and effective written and oral communications to internal and external stakeholders
Experience with prioritizing quick, iterative changes to drive impact and address shifts in business needs
Experience with relationship development both internally and externally with a variety of stakeholdersPay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act