[Hiring] Senior Compliance Administrator, Medicare Claims & Payment Integrity @Centene Corporation

Role Description

Serves as an individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of the Medicare Compliance Advisory program in alignment with CMS requirements and applicable federal and state regulations. Provides trusted advisory support to business and compliance leadership by:

• Providing regulatory guidance
• Conducting research and analysis
• Tracking issues
• Contributing to audit readiness
• Supporting compliance workplan activities

This role partners closely with the Sr. Manager, Medicare Compliance Advisory, to ensure:

• Accurate interpretation of CMS requirements
• Timely completion of assignments
• Consistent documentation of compliance risks, trends, and corrective actions

• Execute the Medicare Compliance Program in alignment with CMS and applicable federal and state regulations, ensuring prevention, detection, and correction of noncompliance and FWA.
• Execute assignments, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented completion of deliverables.
• Serve as a compliance advisor and subject matter resource for Medicare programs by interpreting CMS regulations and guidance and translating requirements into clear, actionable business input.
• Conduct regulatory research and analysis to support business inquiries, compliance advisory opinions, and implementation activities.
• Support intake, tracking, and resolution of compliance issues, including documenting findings, assessing risk, and recommending corrective actions.
• Contribute to monitoring and oversight activities by identifying regulatory risks and trends and supporting resolution of identified issues.
• Prepare draft responses and supporting materials for regulatory inquiries, audits, data requests, and internal compliance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of compliance activities, including issue logs, regulatory references, self-disclosures, and supporting evidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to clarify regulatory requirements and support the implementation of compliant processes.
• Escalate compliance risks, gaps, or delays in a timely manner to support effective risk management and decision-making.
• Contribute to audit readiness by supporting documentation, process validation, and issue resolution activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives to enhance compliance controls, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance training and education initiatives, ensuring awareness of Medicare regulatory program requirements, standards of conduct, and reporting obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., healthcare administration, public health, policy) or equivalent experience required.
• Master's Degree or Juris Doctor preferred.
• 5+ years Compliance, regulatory, operations, or risk management within a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, managed care, insurance, or public sector).
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex regulatory frameworks and compliance program requirements within a regulated environment into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders required.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or large-scale compliance efforts, required.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, analyzing data, and applying structured problem-solving approaches to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies required.
• Experience effectively communicating with and managing relationships across stakeholders, including presenting complex compliance concepts to diverse audiences required.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional partners and driving outcomes in a matrixed environment without direct authority required.
• Experience supporting managed care, Medicare Advantage/Part D, or Dual Eligible (DSNP) programs.
• Foundational knowledge of Medicare regulations, including CMS guidance and compliance expectations (e.g., Parts C & D).
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS audit protocols, program audits, or monitoring activities preferred.
• Experience working in a matrixed or cross-functional environment preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred.
• RN, LPN, Pharmacist, CPhT, Case Management preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• 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.