Manager, Compliance & Vendor Management

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

4d•$87,700 - $157,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops, implements, and maintains the organization’s contract governance and vendor management oversight framework, policies, and procedures. Conducts risk-based audits, monitoring, and assessments to evaluate compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across product lines. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and mitigate third-party and operational risks, supports regulatory and corporate audit readiness activities, and serves as a key point of contact for vendor and relationship managers by providing guidance on oversight requirements and the implementation of new obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health care administration, compliance, business administration, public administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years Audit, compliance, third-party contracting, vendor oversight, and/or a related area required.
Healthcare management experience, preferably in vendor managed care or the health insurance field with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace and health plan administration.
Project management experience in planning, coordinating and executing projects.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains the contract governance and vendor management oversight framework, including policies, standards, and procedures.
Conducts periodic audits, monitoring activities, and other oversight routines to help mitigate risk of noncompliance across product lines.
Evaluates the effectiveness of contract lifecycle management against regulatory requirements and industry best practices using a risk-based approach.
Supports regulatory and corporate audit preparation and assessments by coordinating documentation, evidence collection, and responses.
Serves as a key point of contact for vendor and relationship managers by providing guidance on contractual and regulatory obligations and supporting the implementation of new requirements, as applicable.
Provides oversight and guidance on vendor management requirements and best practices, including documentation standards, issue management, and remediation expectations.
Provides people leadership and oversight for a team of professionals, with accountability for performance management, coaching, and employee development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.