growthroles

Chief Operating Officer, Illinois Health Practice Alliance

Centene Open · verified Oct 13, 2026
Remote United States Full-time C-Suite Channel & Partnerships

At a glance

C-Suite Channel & Partnerships role at Centene. Remote, United States · full-time · $207,000–$392,100 base.

SalaryStated by Centene
$207,000 – $392,100
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleChannel & Partnerships
SeniorityC-Suite
LocationUnited States
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$207,000–$392,100
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Run daily operations and financial performance while keeping customer needs at the center
  • Build working relationships with providers, local employers and contractors to support business plans
  • Set growth plans and oversee operating goals for staff development and member and provider relations
  • Set measures for operational performance and maintain an appropriate provider network
  • Guide stakeholder education and provide management with state and federal contract requirement information

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in a related area is required; a master's degree is preferred
  • At least seven years in senior managed care leadership, ideally as a plan operating officer or executive director
  • Experience in managed care or Medicaid, plus a record of hiring, training, assigning work and managing staff performance

Who this fits

This C-suite role suits a senior managed-care leader who has overseen staff and operational performance. The position is remote in the United States.

From the employer

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

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