Manager, External Audit Compliance

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

4d•$87,700 - $157,800•Remote

About The Position

Centene is seeking a Manager, External Audit Compliance to manage and oversee the coordination of regulatory audits, examinations, and oversight activities for a regional portfolio of Medicaid health plans across the West Region. This role provides leadership and direction to team members responsible for day-to-day audit execution while ensuring consistent application of departmental processes and standards. The work you do here makes a real impact every day by connecting people to the care they need to live healthier lives. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Compliance, Law or related field; or equivalent experience required
4+ years Compliance experience, preferably in a healthcare environment; or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position required
2+ years Medicaid, Medicare or Commercial Managed Care experience required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Previous experience demonstrating effective interaction with federal and state regulatory agencies in a managed care or insurance environment preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team of audit coordinators supporting regulatory audits and examinations.
Oversee audit readiness, coordination, documentation management, and stakeholder engagement activities across assigned markets.
Partner with health plan leadership, Operations, Compliance, and business subject matter experts throughout the audit lifecycle.
Monitor audit timelines, deliverables, risks, and escalation items.
Present audit status updates, risks, trends, and outcomes to leadership audiences.
Drive adherence to established audit management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support development of audit strategies, lessons learned, and knowledge-sharing practices across markets.
Mentor and develop team members while ensuring workload balancing and effective resource allocation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.