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Partnerships Associate roles sit at the intersection of business development and relationship management, two functions that appear regularly in H-1B visa LCA filings under SOC codes tied to business operations. Employers who sponsor tend to be mid-to-large technology, SaaS, and platform companies with established legal and HR infrastructure to support the petition process.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: This position is responsible for the strategic development of contractual relationships with the plan's major vendors currently providing dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation services. This position manages all aspects of oversight for the operational, contractual, financial, network adequacy, utilization and quality management aspects of these relationships to assure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements and to meet the goals of the plan. In total this position will manage all aspects of these vendor relationships that currently exceed $1.2 billion in annual costs. This position is part of the plan's Senior Management team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of strategic contractual and business relationships with all vendors to assure that optimum quality, service and cost outcomes are achieved in alignment with the plan's goals and objectives. Responsible for identifying opportunities to expand vendor relationship opportunities.
- Responsible for monitoring the operational aspects of the vendor relationship through spearheading the design, and execution of audits and evaluations of financial and operational performance that will confirm that contract terms, standards and expectations are met, which includes Internal operations (Claims, Appeals & Grievances, and Membership).
- Ensures that vendors adhere to all applicable legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates. Manages the relationship governance process to ensure compliant operations and monitors fulfillment of contract obligations. Responsible for service level management and reporting; publishes and manages performance and/or KPI monitoring.
- Responsible for clear, consistent and pertinent communications with vendors relative to all oversight activities and coordination of communications with internal PLA staff as necessary.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience: BA/BS - Bachelors Degree required. MA/MS - Masters Degree preferred. Previous business management experience of at least 10 years in a related health care management position responsible for managing large business segments and projects and adhering to deadlines in a fast paced environment. Preference given to management level candidates with experience managing large vendor relationships in a managed care environment. Able to successfully manage a team from project inception through to project implementation. 10 years related business management experience in a managed care environment required.
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 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.
Position Purpose: This position is responsible for the strategic development of contractual relationships with the plan's major vendors currently providing dental, vision, pharmacy and transportation services. This position manages all aspects of oversight for the operational, contractual, financial, network adequacy, utilization and quality management aspects of these relationships to assure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements and to meet the goals of the plan. In total this position will manage all aspects of these vendor relationships that currently exceed $1.2 billion in annual costs. This position is part of the plan's Senior Management team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of strategic contractual and business relationships with all vendors to assure that optimum quality, service and cost outcomes are achieved in alignment with the plan's goals and objectives. Responsible for identifying opportunities to expand vendor relationship opportunities.
- Responsible for monitoring the operational aspects of the vendor relationship through spearheading the design, and execution of audits and evaluations of financial and operational performance that will confirm that contract terms, standards and expectations are met, which includes Internal operations (Claims, Appeals & Grievances, and Membership).
- Ensures that vendors adhere to all applicable legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates. Manages the relationship governance process to ensure compliant operations and monitors fulfillment of contract obligations. Responsible for service level management and reporting; publishes and manages performance and/or KPI monitoring.
- Responsible for clear, consistent and pertinent communications with vendors relative to all oversight activities and coordination of communications with internal PLA staff as necessary.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience: BA/BS - Bachelors Degree required. MA/MS - Masters Degree preferred. Previous business management experience of at least 10 years in a related health care management position responsible for managing large business segments and projects and adhering to deadlines in a fast paced environment. Preference given to management level candidates with experience managing large vendor relationships in a managed care environment. Able to successfully manage a team from project inception through to project implementation. 10 years related business management experience in a managed care environment required.
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 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Partnerships Associate
Align your degree to the SOC code
Partnerships roles typically file under business operations SOC codes. Confirm your degree field maps directly to that classification before applying. A mismatch between your transcript and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger USCIS flags at adjudication.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Search Partnerships Associate LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate to confirm which companies have a documented H-1B sponsorship track record for this role, not just general engineering or tech positions.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiation
Look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for your target SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level, and the LCA locks that wage in before USCIS reviews the I-129.
Target companies enrolled in E-Verify
Employers must be E-Verify participants to hire you on H-1B. For Partnerships roles at startups or early-stage companies, confirm E-Verify enrollment status before accepting an offer, since smaller firms sometimes haven't yet completed registration.
Document cross-functional scope in your offer letter
Partnerships roles that blend sales, business development, and account management can face specialty occupation challenges at USCIS. Push your employer to define the role's duties using degree-specific language that ties directly to your field of study in the offer letter and support documents.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target SOC code and identify the education and knowledge requirements listed. This data is directly usable in the I-129 support letter to demonstrate that the position meets the specialty occupation standard.
H-1B Visa Partnerships Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Partnerships Associate roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
They can, but the classification requires more documentation than engineering roles. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Partnerships roles that blend relationship management with technical product knowledge, data analysis, or finance tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist business development titles. Your employer's job description needs to tie duties directly to a degree-requiring discipline.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Partnerships Associate jobs?
Technology platforms, SaaS companies, fintech firms, and marketplace businesses are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Partnerships roles. These employers typically have in-house immigration counsel and recurring LCA filings. You can browse H-1B-sponsored Partnerships Associate openings directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history for this role type.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from an individual contributor partnerships role to a team lead position?
A material change in job duties or the SOC code used for your LCA requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. If the new role shifts from a business operations SOC code to a management classification, the prevailing wage requirement and specialty occupation analysis both need to be re-run. Skipping the amended petition is a status violation.
Can I negotiate my salary if the LCA prevailing wage locks in a minimum?
Yes, the LCA sets a floor, not a ceiling. Your employer files the LCA at the prevailing wage level that matches your experience and location, and you can negotiate above that amount. What you can't do is accept a final offer below the certified LCA wage without triggering a DOL compliance issue for the employer.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search timeline for Partnerships Associate roles?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions require registration in March for an October 1 start date, which means most employers won't extend offers for cap-subject candidates until Q1 of the target year. If you're on OPT with cap-gap protection, your authorized period extends through September 30, giving you continuous work authorization while the petition is pending at USCIS.