Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.

This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for a hands-on operator with enterprise vision.

This role serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Health Practice Alliance (IHPA) — a Behavioral Health Independent Practice Association and joint venture between Centene Corporation and Provider Co, and is responsible for day-to-day and long-term strategic leadership related to the performance of IHPA’s statewide clinically integrated network. While titled at the VP level, this role carries full CEO accountability for a focused, high-impact organization.

The role provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership to ensure IHPA’s objectives align with broader business priorities while advancing value-based care, provider performance, and improved health outcomes for a diverse member population.

Position Purpose:

Plan and direct all aspects of the company's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.

Oversee the development of policies and procedures for operational processes to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.

Oversee the negotiation and administration of value based contracts to ensure a strong provider network.

Influence and drive network provider performance.

Ensure IHPA clients access to quality of care and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Represent the organization in its relationships with all stakeholders, including health care providers, government agencies, trade associations, health plans, and similar groups.

Deliver leadership and oversight to IHPA staff and contracted vendors.

Develop a sound short-and long-range plan for the organization.

Ensure the adequacy and soundness of the organization’s financial structure and review projections of working capital requirements.

Promote enrollment growth by supporting marketing event planning and execution.

Develop and manage network provider relationships.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy or a related field required.

Master's Degree preferred.

9+ years of operations, management, or administration in the healthcare or insurance industry required.

Extensive experience in contracting, contract acquisition, operations management, and strategic planning and development.

IPA experience preferred.

Experience in an integrated delivery system and value-based contracting preferred.

Understands the healthcare field from the provider and health plan perspectives, preferably in multiple states and knowledge of the Illinois market.

Pay Range: $168,500.00 - $320,500.00 per year

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