Manager, Third Party Risk Management

Centene Corp.; Missouri; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a Manager, Third Party Risk Management for remote nationwide work. You will oversee the third‑party risk program, conduct audits, and drive remediation across the enterprise, coordinating with IT Security, Procurement, Compliance and Operations. You will prepare senior leadership dashboards and support audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years in audit/compliance with preferred Medicare/Medicaid knowledge and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Health Administration, or related equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in Audit, Compliance, third party oversight and/or related experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace and health plan administration preferred.
• Project management experience in planning, coordinating and executing projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of the third‑party risk management program.
• Conducts audits and monitoring to measure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Drives risk mitigation strategies and reports to senior leadership.
• Leads due diligence for new and existing third parties and performs risk assessments.
• Coordinates cross‑functional efforts and presents dashboards to the board.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Health Administration

Job description

Manager, Third Party Risk Management### Manager, Third Party Risk ManagementApply: Remote-MO: Full time: Posted Today: 1671803**Position Purpose:** Provides oversight of the organization's third-party risk management program. Manage and oversee activities to independently and objectively assess third party/subcontractor compliance with company standards, Federal and State requirements and, where applicable, additional program standards such as National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Accreditation. Drives risk mitigation strategies, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and provides strategic insights to leadership. **Key Details:** Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. * Develops, implements, and maintains third party risk management framework, policies, and procedures.* Evaluates third party compliance and performance by conducting pre-service, annual, and risk-based audits, and monitoring activities to measure performance against expectations, policies, procedures and requirements.* Manages issue resolution by identifying issues, recommending action plans, monitoring remediation activities and reporting on corrective action plan progress.* Leads risk assessments and due diligence processes for new and existing third parties.* Coordinates with cross-functional teams (such as Operations, IT Security, Procurement, Compliance, etc.) to identify, evaluate and manage third party risks.* Prepares and presents reports and dashboards for senior leadership and board of directors.* Supports internal and external audits related to third party compliance oversight by maintaining appropriate documentation, coordinating with third parties, performing quality review of submissions, and preparing presentations to stakeholders.* Monitors timely receipt of accurate and complete reporting for all regulatory and contractual-required reports required for the third party.* Serves as a key point of contact for third parties, providing guidance on contractual and regulatory obligations, and ensuring timely communication of new or updated requirements.* Manages and mentors a team of individual contributors that support third party risk management processes, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.* Allocates resources effectively to support third party risk management program activities.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Complies with all policies and standards.**Education/Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree Business Management, Health Administration, or related equivalent work experience required* 5+ years Audit, Compliance, third party oversight and/or related experience required* Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace and health plan administration preferred* Project management experience in planning, coordinating and executing projects preferred **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