Senior Compliance and Vendor Management Oversight Specialist

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Position Purpose: Leads the integrity and governance of Centene's and/or its vendors corporate ethics and compliance program, and ongoing oversight and analysis of regulatory compliance practices. Key Details: Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. Collaborates with internal teams and external vendors or subcontractors to promote contract compliance and uphold program integrity through structured oversight and monitoring of government-sponsored healthcare programs. Oversee the management of the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to finalization, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Conducts reviews, audits, and assessments of vendor relationships to ensure adherence to Centene's s and Government-sponsored health care program Requirements. Collaborates with business owners and vendors to drive process improvements, maintaining integrity, and ensuring compliance with Government-sponsored healthcare program requirements. Leads the timely, consistent, and accurate communication of state and federal regulatory updates impacting Medicaid and Marketplace regulatory filings in collaboration with market and product compliance officers. Prepares, organizes, and package subcontractor files for approval/notification. Develop clear, accurate and timely written reports detailing oversight and monitoring findings and recommendations. Ensures all supporting documentation and workpapers meet Centene and department standards, including the inclusion of sufficient evidence to substantiate findings. Partners with internal departments and subcontractors to route compliance concerns to the appropriate channels for investigation and resolution. Supports regulatory notifications and documentation of approvals/notifications. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related field; or, equivalent experience. required Master's Degree preferred Juris Doctor (JD) preferred 4+ years Managed Care/Health Insurance and knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks required 2+ years Project oversight with demonstrated ability to drive implementation and influence others preferred 2+ years Reading, analyzing, and interpreting State and Federal laws, rules and regulations preferred 2+ years State Medicaid or government sponsored healthcare compliance preferred Licenses/Certifications: HealthCare Compliance (CHC) preferred Pay 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