Operational Risk Analyst

Centene Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules (remote/hybrid

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking an Operational Risk Analyst to support identification, assessment, and monitoring of key risks within Enterprise Business Operations Services. The role applies foundational risk management concepts, performs data analysis, and supports reporting to promote effective risk management.

The position is remote, requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in risk or data analysis, preferably in healthcare, and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, business management, or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of business process, risk identification, control implementation, or data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of operational, regulatory, compliance, and initiative-level risks.
• Assist with analysis of data to identify risk trends, control gaps, and emerging risk indicators.
• Support documentation of risks, mitigation strategies, and remediation action plans.
• Partner with business owners and project teams to gather risk-related information and support control assessments.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of risk management processes, and internal controls within EBOS.
• Prepare routine risk reports, dashboards, and metrics using established frameworks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business management

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Operational Risk Analyst supports the identification, assessment, and monitoring of key risks within Enterprise Business Operations Services. This role applies foundational risk management concepts, performs data analysis, and supports reporting and documentation activities to promote effective operational, compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Key Details:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

This is a remote position. A strong understanding of risks and controls and healthcare claims experience is preferred.

• Support the identification and assessment of operational, regulatory, compliance, and initiative-level risks.

• Assist with analysis of data to identify risk trends, control gaps, and emerging risk indicators.

• Support documentation of risks, mitigation strategies, and remediation action plans.

• Partner with business owners and project teams to gather risk-related information and support control assessments.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of risk management processes, and internal controls within EBOS.

• Prepare routine risk reports, dashboards, and metrics using established frameworks.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, business management, or equivalent experience required.

2+ years years of business process, risk identification, control implementation, or data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare required.

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

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