Director, Operations

Centene Corporation

Operations Director guiding department strategy, compliance, workflow, and performance for Centene, a national healthcare solutions provider serving 28 million members

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $141,500 - $261,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong management capabilities with a focus on departmental coordination, policy formulation, and compliance with regulations. Proven experience in staff performance management and strategic planning within the business or contracting sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Management4+ Years Of Management ExperienceStaff Performance ManagementPolicy FormulationManaged Care Experience

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Soft Skills

NegotiationCoordinationAnalytical SkillsCommunication

Industry Keywords

Business ProceduresComplianceMedicareMedicaidInsurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, negotiate, and handle departmental activities
Aid the chief administrative officer in formulating and administering organization policies and procedures
Manage departmental workflow and maintain production and quality standards
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders
Review and analyze reports, records, and directives
Confer with staff to obtain data for planning work-function activities
Establish the department’s strategic vision, objectives, policies, and procedures
Evaluate and implement improved procedures and practices
Coordinate assigned work-function or departmental activities with related departments
Analyze departmental and organizational reports and records
Disseminate relevant information to business unit leaders for effective decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Management or Business or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in management, business, or contracting
Previous management experience with responsibility for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing staff performance
Managed care, insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules