Job Details

Working Title: Program Integrity and Oversight Supervisor
Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 97409
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Eligibility adn Access
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The Department of Human Services 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.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

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.

This position exists to provide strategic leadership, administrative supervision, and statewide oversight of Program Integrity and Oversight operations to ensure Minnesota Health Care Programs are administered consistently, effectively, and in compliance with federal and state requirements. The position leads professional staff responsible for monitoring program performance, identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and advancing system improvements through data-driven oversight and collaboration with county, tribal, and state partners.

All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Getting Work Done

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
  
  • 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
  • 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of experience ensuring Health Care Program integrity by evaluating compliance, developing corrective action plans, and improving program performance.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of Minnesota Health Care Programs, including Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations, CMS requirements, federal oversight expectations, state statutes, rules, and DHS policies
• Knowledge of program integrity principles, compliance monitoring methodologies, audit processes, quality assurance practices, improper payment prevention strategies, and corrective action frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex information from multiple sources, including audit findings, monitoring results, program performance information, stakeholder feedback, and operational trends, to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Skill in facilitating collaboration and influencing decision makers across organizational boundaries, including DHS divisions, county and tribal agencies, federal partners, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Skill in communicating complex information through executive briefings, presentations, written recommendations, policy guidance, and technical assistance materials.
• Ability to apply independent judgment to identify complex program integrity issues, evaluate alternatives, and determine appropriate solutions within broad federal and state requirements.
• Ability to translate complex federal and state requirements into clear operational expectations that can be implemented consistently across county and tribal-administered programs.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, assess risk, and make recommendations that consider operational, fiscal, policy, equity, and stakeholder impacts.
• Ability to lead organizational change, continuous improvement efforts, and implementation of new policies, systems, and operational practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program integrity, compliance, and service delivery objectives
• Skill in supervising, coaching, mentoring, and developing advanced professional staff
• Variety of experiences working with and communicating effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Carly at [email protected]

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kelly Ellich at [email protected] .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.