Vice President, Operations (Health Plan)

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.

Position Purpose: Oversee business operations, procurement opportunities, new product implementations and complex initiatives for business development utilizing cross-functional business units and corporate teams to meet business unit and corporate strategic objectives.

• Partner with multiple stakeholders and leadership to establish strategic visions, operational objectives, and policies and procedures ensuring compliance with state contracts, related laws, regulations and executive orders.

• Monitor and report achievement of committed action plans to senior management.

• Direct the development and implementation of operational work processes and systems with direct oversight for multiple departments within the business unit.

• Accountable for budget, revenue targets, and Profit & Loss.

• Lead and oversee new business implementation and procurement activities for all products and complex projects, including RFP responses.

• Evaluate program opportunities and recommendations for effectiveness and ROI.

• Perform duties as senior liaison between the business unit, corporate, and external stakeholders.

• Oversee preliminary discovery, due diligence for potential liabilities, internal control weaknesses, and financial integrity.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy or a related field required.

• Master's Degree preferred.

• 9+ years of operations, management, or administration in the Healthcare or Insurance industry experience required.

• Experience in business development and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes preferred.

Pay Range: $171,900.00 - $326,900.00 per year

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