Senior Director, Healthcare Analytics

Purpose: The Senior Director, Healthcare Analytics leads analytic service delivery by aligning strategic objectives with the development of tools and capabilities and appropriate deployment of supporting analytic teams. The director serves in a leadership function spanning the needs of multiple health plan and business partners and partners across functional areas to deliver best-in-class analytic services. This role leads strategic healthcare analytics initiatives focused on utilization management data, tied to regulatory reporting and partnering closely with executive leaders to turn complex data into actionable business insights. Key Details: 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.  Prioritize and direct the planning and execution of enterprise-wide analytics projects and strategic initiatives, supporting the translation of business goals into actionable solutions Provide senior leadership support and partnership to development efforts between business and technical partners Interface with leadership to ensure effective communication and visibility of strategic intent to analytic teams Prioritize team work and manage executive customer expectations and relationships Maintain alignment of team goals and resource deployment with strategic objectives and the business needs of multiple health plans and corporate stakeholders Serve as a primary domain contact as well as key point of escalation and accountability to ensure customer partnership and satisfaction Lead the realization of analytics strategy as set by executive governance and internal leadership teams Guide and partner with leaders across analytic domains to ensure strong partnerships, align all business needs, leverage cross-functional skills, and co-develop valuable analytic solutions Mentor, manage, and ensure the continuous development of a team of leaders and analysts Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field. Master's degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in healthcare analytics experience leading an organization, creating strategic plans, and operationalizing functional teams in direct relation to meeting business needs or realizing goals tied to strategic objectives. Direct experience in strategic planning and solutioning preferred. Broad exposure and understanding of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques and appropriate application of these capabilities in a business performance environment preferred. Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages. Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures. Knowledge of basic statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis preferred. Experience in change management processes and procedures preferred. Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools including Microsoft PowerBI. Demonstrated ability mentoring and training people leaders across multiple areas of focus. Experience with clinical operations data to support regulatory reporting is highly preferred. By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and understand that you may be considered for other job opportunities for which Centene believes you may be qualified. Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 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