Operations Strategy Lead - Data-Driven & Remote-Friendly

Centene Corporation; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a data-driven Operations professional to oversee business processes and improve operational metrics within a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes data analysis across sources, identifying ROI improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic results.

The position requires 4+ years in operational analysis, a business degree, and familiarity with Six Sigma/TQM. Travel up to 25% is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in operational business processes or data analysis, preferably in the managed care or insurance industry.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement via Six Sigma or Total Quality Management (TQM) desirable.
• Experience working within a matrix environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage methodologies for tracking, identifying and problem-solving issues, interpreting and presenting program results and insights.
• Perform data analysis from diverse sources to evolve metrics measuring ROI of product activity.
• Collaborate with staff to identify customers and expectations, initiate process changes to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Facilitate and support operations staff in planning, achieving, and tracking strategic initiatives.
• Serve as an internal resource and advisor on improvement activities.
• Explore new approaches to work processes using quality improvement techniques to reduce waste.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a data-driven Operations professional to oversee business processes and improve operational metrics within a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes data analysis across sources, identifying ROI improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic results.

The position requires 4+ years in operational analysis, a business degree, and familiarity with Six Sigma/TQM. Travel up to 25% is expected as part of the role.