Chief Operating Officer

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 26 million members.

Position Purpose: Plans and directs all aspects of the Business Unit’s operations. Responsible for the short and long term profitability and growth of the Business Unit.

• Plans and directs all aspects of the company’s operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Develops polices and procedures for operational processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Represents the organization in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, commercial and investment bankers, government agencies, professional societies, and similar groups.
• Develops a sound short - and long- range plan for the organization.
• Ensures the adequacy and soundness of the organization’s financial structure and reviews projections of working capital requirements. Negotiates and otherwise arranges for any outside financing that may be indicated.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in a top management position in the government or healthcare industry working on contract acquisition and operations management. Extensive experience in contracting and strategic planning and development. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. License/Certification: Valid driver's license.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

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.