Compliance External Audit Administrator

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. It is highly preferred that the selected candidate resides in Saint Louis, MO or Tampa, FL.

This role will be required to travel around 30%.

Manage complex, time-sensitive compliance workflows (e.g., regulatory deliverables tracking, policy and documentation governance, audit/exam readiness facilitation, issue intake, and committee operations) and ensure work is executed accurately, consistently, and in alignment with internal controls and healthcare regulatory requirements. Serves as a trusted partner to Compliance leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders, synthesizing information for decision‑making, escalating risks and barriers, and driving process improvements that strengthen regulatory audit readiness.

• Lead Compliance intake and work orchestration (e.g., presentation, requests, attestations, disclosures, incidents, and general inquiries), including triage, prioritization, assignment, and follow‑through; identify trends and recommend upstream fixes.
• Own compliance documentation management practices, including record accuracy, version control, controlled templates, and evidence traceability in alignment with retention and internal control requirements.
• Serve as a lead coordinator for audit, monitoring, and regulatory readiness activities by managing evidence request workflows, maintaining evidence libraries, coordinating stakeholder responses, and escalating risks to timelines, completeness, or quality.
• Manage regulatory and obligation tracking cadences by maintaining calendars, trackers, and dashboards; perform quality checks on inputs, reconcile status with owners, and provide concise leadership‑ready reporting.
• Run end‑to‑end governance logistics for compliance committees and working groups: develop agendas with leaders, compile and quality‑check materials, document decisions/action items, and drive closure through proactive follow‑up and escalation.
• Support policy and procedure governance by coordinating drafting and review cycles, facilitating approvals, managing publication/distribution, and maintaining an audit‑ready history of versions and approvals.
• Develop and deliver routine and ad hoc compliance reporting; analyze drivers, identify risks, and propose corrective actions or process improvements.
• Coordinate compliance communications and training logistics (scheduling, rosters, completion follow‑up, and distribution of approved materials); track completion, identify gaps, and elevate non‑compliance.
• Apply sound judgment in handling sensitive information; partner with Compliance, Privacy, and Security to ensure appropriate access controls, least‑privilege sharing, and secure transmission and storage of data and evidence.
• Design and maintain standard work (SOPs, job aids, checklists, templates) for compliance operations; lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for compliance operations processes; advise stakeholders on requirements and timelines, resolve issues independently when possible, and elevate complex risks or decisions to leadership.
• Travel as needed to attend and participate in onsite meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Associate's Degree Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field; or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ years Progressive project coordination, compliance operations, or regulatory/audit support experience in healthcare, managed care, insurance or other highly regulated environment required
• 4+ years Progressive project coordination, compliance operations, or regulatory/audit support experience in healthcare, managed care,…