Chief Operating Officer, Illinois Health Practice Alliance Remote (anywhere in Illinois)

Position Purpose: Accountability for the day to day operations, profitability and growth. Ensure that the customers' needs are well served. Develop relationships with network providers, area employers, and contractors; ensure successful development and implementation of business plans.

Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to ensure further growth and development of the business unit and ensure positive financial results.

Oversee development and execution of operating plans, including employee development, organization goals, and member and provider relations goals.

Establish criteria for measuring and assessing the success/performance of each component of operation.

Ensure appropriate provider network is developed and maintained.

Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to educate providers and consumers on necessary topics.

Develop and establish operational mission statements, philosophy, policies, goals, objectives and strategy.

Provide management all necessary contractual requirement information regarding state and federal regulatory agencies.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related field required.

Master's Degree preferred.

7+ years of senior level managed care experience, preferably as a plan operating officer and/or executive director required.

Experience in managed care and/or Medicaid.

Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.

Pay Range: $207,000.00 - $392,100.00 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