Director, Duals Strategy – Policy

Centene Corporation

Director leading national Medicare Advantage and duals policy strategy for Centene’s healthcare business. Driving regulatory programs, stakeholder alignment, and Medi-Cal change management.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,000 - $274,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and policy development, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to analyze data and communicate effectively to influence decision-making and drive strategic initiatives.

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Program ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisPublic SpeakingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProgram ManagementRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare AnalyticsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingChange Management

Industry Keywords

Health PolicyFederal PolicyState PolicyDuals StrategyMedicare Advantage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, lead, and drive end-to-end program management
Develop national duals strategy, including Medicare Advantage and duals-related public policy priorities
Build trusted relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders to influence key policy decisions and long-term strategy
Manage internal and external relationships and obtain state/federal request support and feedback
Maintain transparent communications and gain alignment from decision makers at all levels
Develop policy-informed strategy and playbooks across multiple markets
Advise the DIO team on regulatory matters and their impact on business strategy
Oversee stakeholder advisory groups
Partner with LOB leadership on preparation, representation, coordination, and aligned communication
Select, develop, empower, and deploy direct reports
Partner with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs on regulatory filings, requests, and submissions
Lead change management efforts across the Medi-Cal team, functional areas, and California market

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
5-7 years of industry experience required
0-3 years of supervisory/management experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Strong data analysis skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking skills
Program or project management capabilities preferred
Regulatory or Compliance background preferred
Federal, State and Regulatory Policy background preferred
Health policy, healthcare analytics, business, economics, law, or related experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity