Job Details Working Title: Federal Audit Contract Liaison Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2 Agency: Human Services Dept - Job ID: 98056
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Limited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/28/2026
- Closing Date: 11/10/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-PIO POAI RAC/UPIC Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes
- Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
- Classified Status: Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- End Date: 11/25/2029
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. *This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. *Approximately, 5% travel. The Federal Audit Contract Liaison is a Temporary Unclassified position and responsible for management and coordination of assigned activities involving federally mandated contractors, such as the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), the Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC), and other contractors engaged by the Department to address program integrity issues in Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the management of the scope of the RAC, UPIC, and other contractor audits.
- Serve as liaison on contractor matters with providers, provider associations, other DHS divisions and administrations, and federal and state agencies impacted by contractor activities.
- Support in ensuring and enforcing contractor compliance with state and federal regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Assist in ensuring the reporting obligations of the contractors according to contract requirements are met and that resulting payments to the contractor are appropriate.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications **To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** Three (3) years of professional experience with audit coordination, compliance monitoring, payment review, or identification and analysis of improper payments.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Health care program operations, claims processing, reimbursement, or program integrity.
- Case management and coordination, including tracking activities, monitoring deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and/or preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, and other materials to support program operations, audits, or compliance activities.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of the following:
- Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding experience and/or certification.
- Federal and state laws and rules governing RACs and UPICs
- Minnesota Health Care Programs, and specifically Medicaid
- Fee-for-service and managed care programs
- Medicare program and how it interacts with the Medicaid program
- Third party liability and benefit recovery principles
- Minnesota Medicaid Information System (MMIS) and the Data Warehouse
- Minnesota Medicaid claims processing and coding systems
- Analytic tools and data mining to identify Medicaid misbilling, overpayments, and fraud
- Principles and practices of provider audits, program integrity initiatives, health care delivery systems, health care provider roles and responsibilities.
- Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Ability to analyze fiscal and statistical data and identify discrepancies.
- Be skilled in problem solving and decision-making techniques.
- Speaking clearly and confidently, in both large and small group settings.
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
- Criminal background check
- Reference check
- Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about the position, contact Alyssa Ische at Alyssa.Ische@state.mn.us .
