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Chief Operating Officer, Illinois Health Practice Alliance

Centene

Company websitecentene.com (Centene, opens in new tab)

Base salary $207,000  to $392,100

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Illinois

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  • LocationIllinois
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Position Purpose: Accountability for the day to day operations, profitability and growth. Ensure that the customers' needs are well served. Develop relationships with network providers, area employers, and contractors; ensure successful development and implementation of business plans.
  • Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to ensure further growth and development of the business unit and ensure positive financial results.
  • Oversee development and execution of operating plans, including employee development, organization goals, and member and provider relations goals.
  • Establish criteria for measuring and assessing the success/performance of each component of operation.
  • Ensure appropriate provider network is developed and maintained.
  • Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to educate providers and consumers on necessary topics.
  • Develop and establish operational mission statements, philosophy, policies, goals, objectives and strategy.
  • Provide management all necessary contractual requirement information regarding state and federal regulatory agencies.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
Master's Degree preferred.
7+ years of senior level managed care experience, preferably as a plan operating officer and/or executive director required.
Experience in managed care and/or Medicaid.
Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.Pay Range: $207,000.00 - $392,100.00 per year

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

Source: Centene on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($207,000) is above 54% of the 409 Executive roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $200,000; the middle half runs from $160,000 to $250,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Centene roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Centene roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Chief Operating Officer, Illinois Health Practice Alliance (this listing)$207,000 - $392,100
Vice President, Member Enrollment & Billing$207,000 - $392,100
Vice President, Network Development & Contracting$207,000 - $392,100
VP, Network Development & Contracting - Sunshine State Health Plan$207,000 - $392,100
Behavioral Health Medical Director$215,000 - $408,500
Behavioral Health Medical Director$215,000 - $408,500
Remote Medical Director, Inpatient Marketplace$215,000 - $408,500

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Centene roles · How to read the bar

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  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-12
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Remote-IL

Pay Range: $207,000.00 - $392,100.00 per year

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