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About this Financial Data Analyst III role at Centene

Centene · Remote · Remote-NY

This is a fully remote position that can be located anywhere in the US

Position summary: This position is responsible for the financial data analytic needs of the organization. The position will use a combination of financial analysis tools and techiques as well as data analysis tools and technologies to generate, analyze, report, and interpret financial and other data used across the organization. Lead various financial data analysis projects.


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.


  • Develop integrated expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly estimates of inpatient incurred but not reported (IP IBNR) expenses.
  • Collaborate with the Utilization Management team to review inpatient authorization data and establish a recurring validation process that ensures data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain standardized review processes and reporting for inpatient spend, including analyses of key drivers contributing to budget and forecast variances.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation to forecast and support finance team with variance explanations.
  • Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management; strong process documentation skillset preferred.
  • Evaluate financial forecasting and reconciliation.
  • Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of various systems.
  • Diagnose problems and identify opportunities for process redesign and improvement.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of statistical or data analysis experience. Experience with financial analysis focused on month end close, government reporting, and financial forecasting. General knowledge of analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Applications.

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 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

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How this Data Analyst salary compares

This role pays $98,150/yr — in line with the typical range for Data Analyst roles.

$63,094 median $104,500 $160,000

Typical range $80,223–$130,500/yr, from 897 comparable Data Analyst listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Data Analyst salary insights →

About Centene

Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email recruiting@centene.com .

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