Program Manager II - Provider Network

Centene Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a Program Manager II to lead provider network adequacy monitoring and reporting for Medicaid and Medicare lines.

This fully remote role requires expertise in data analysis, Excel, Power BI, and cross-functional collaboration with contracting, data operations, and compliance teams. You will develop dashboards, coordinate NAC meetings, and support network adequacy exception processes while ensuring timely, accurate insights for leadership and regulators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality improvement, program management or project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct provider network analysis by geography, specialty, and line of business.
• Monitor network adequacy performance and identify gaps and access issues.
• Lead NAC meetings and develop reporting materials.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Power BI

Job description

## Program Manager II - Provider NetworkApply: Remote-OR: Full time: Posted Today: 1655908**Position Purpose:** Within our Oregon's Trillium Community Health Plan Provider Contracting team, you will serve as the primary business lead for provider network adequacy monitoring, reporting, and strategic network analysis across Medicaid and Medicare lines of business.**Key Details:** This is a fully remote role. 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.* Conducting routine and ad hoc provider network analysis by geography, specialty, and line of business.* Monitoring network adequacy performance and identifying potential gaps and access issues.* Leading monthly and quarterly Network Adequacy Committee (NAC) meetings and developing supporting reporting materials.* Managing network gap remediation efforts through collaboration with Contracting, Provider Data Operations, Provider Engagement, Credentialing, Compliance, and Network Operations teams.* Preparing network adequacy reporting for internal leadership and regulatory requirements.* Supporting annual Medicaid and Medicare network adequacy exception request processes when applicable.* Performing provider network impact analyses related to contract negotiations, terminations, and network strategy initiatives.* Developing, maintaining, and improving reporting tools, dashboards, trackers, business documentation, and process workflows.* Coordinating cross-functional workgroups and ensuring action items are tracked through completion.* Serving as a subject matter resource for provider network composition, access, adequacy, and reporting. * Performs other duties as assigned.* Complies with all policies and standards.**Preferred Skills:*** Experience with healthcare network operations, provider contracting, network adequacy, provider data management, or managed care organizations.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting large data sets and transforming findings into actionable recommendations.* Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and reporting automation.* Experience working with Power BI, reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms.* Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.* Experience facilitating meetings and leading cross-functional workgroups.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to present data and recommendations to leaders and business stakeholders.* Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial network requirements is highly preferred.* Experience with healthcare regulatory reporting, network adequacy standards, or provider network access analysis is strongly preferred.**Education/Experience:** Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience required. **3+ years of quality improvement, program management or project management experience required.** Health care experience preferredPay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year