Chief Operating Officer, ICHRA

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 28 million members. Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely anywhere in the Continental United States. Position Purpose: A highly visible, strategic partner accountable for planning and executing key operational, strategic, and tactical priorities for Ambetter Health Solutions. Identify and execute business strategies and operational plans to ensure successful growth, market positioning, compliance and profitability goals are met. • Work closely with the Ambetter Health Solutions President to define, align and influence business strategies, and to systematically improve operational execution and efficiency. • Lead AOP financial plan and presentation with our Finance and Actuarial team members. • Develop and implement key metrics and performance standards to review and assess the performance of the product. • Conduct annual pre-Open Enrollment “tabletop” planning session with key internal and external stake holders. • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including market health plan leadership, vendors, and regulatory partners, to ensure seamless service delivery and continuous improvement. • Leverage data and identify trends to ensure expectations are met and provide regular updates to Ambetter leadership on performance trends and activities. • In partnership with the Ambetter Health Solutions President, oversee development of Ambetter’s immediate and long-term strategic plans. • Active engagement with the Ambetter Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and effective collaboration with Centene’s Leadership Teams to implement Ambetter Health Solutions vision and long-term objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, related field or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred. • 10+ years of professional experience in management, consulting, or operations role required • Prior experience successfully navigating a matrixed organization required • Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. Pay Range: $251,400 - $478,100 per year 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 Apply tot his job

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