POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE / WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITY
DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS
TELECOMMUTING ELIGIBLE: YES
JOB GRADE: E16
AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION MUST BE IN ONE OF THE 50
STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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JOB TITLE
Program Integrity Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Integrity Lead defines and leads Noridian's enterprise Program
Integrity strategy, with a primary focus on Medicare programs and initiatives
that advance fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, payment integrity, medical
review, provider audits, data analytics, and compliance operations. Serving as
Noridian's strategic authority in Program Integrity, this leader identifies
opportunities to strengthen Medicare contracts, expand service capabilities,
drive innovation for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other
federal customers, and improve operational performance. The role is accountable
for developing and executing a multi-year strategy that enhances contract value,
supports revenue growth, advances CMS objectives, and positions Noridian as an
industry leader in Program Integrity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES)
Organizational Impact:
• Develops and maintains Noridian's enterprise Program Integrity strategy and
roadmap.
• Establishes a future-state vision for Program Integrity capabilities across
Medicare operations.
• Creates executive recommendations regarding investments, technology,
partnerships, staffing models, and operational enhancements.
• Develops and executes a growth strategy focused on expanding Program Integrity
work within Noridian's existing Medicare and Medicaid contracts as well as new
bid opportunities..
• Identifies opportunities to increase contract value through additional CMS
scope, new demonstrations and pilots, Program Integrity authorities, provider
audit services, advanced analytics capabilities, automation and AI solutions,
and medical review modernization.
• Builds business cases supporting additional Medicare work and contract
modifications.
• Translates approved strategies into executable operational plans.
• Establishes performance metrics and dashboards to monitor financial impact,
quality outcomes, operational performance, customer satisfaction, compliance
effectiveness, and program return on investment.
• Ensures alignment between Program Integrity initiatives, quality strategy,
compliance requirements, and enterprise objectives.
Communications & Influence:
• Partners with Business Development, Government Affairs, Customer Relations,
and Operations leaders to position Noridian as a trusted CMS advisor.
• Supports customer engagement efforts by preparing thought leadership
materials, CMS presentations, concept papers, and value propositions.
• Builds relationships with CMS leaders, Medicare stakeholders, industry
partners, vendors, and professional organizations.
• Represents Noridian in industry forums, conferences, customer discussions, and
strategic planning sessions.
• Advises senior leadership regarding investment decisions, emerging
technologies, and future Program Integrity opportunities.
• Fosters collaboration between operational, technical, clinical, compliance,
and business development teams.
Innovation & Complexity:
• Identifies emerging CMS priorities, regulatory trends, fraud schemes, payment
integrity initiatives, and policy changes that may create risks or
opportunities.
• Evaluates and recommends opportunities involving medical review, provider
audits, data analytics, prior authorization, fraud prevention, predictive
analytics, payment integrity, and AI-enabled Program Integrity solutions.
• Evaluates external partnership opportunities that strengthen Noridian's
Program Integrity capabilities and competitive position.
• Defines implementation roadmaps, timelines, business cases, success measures,
and governance models.
• Oversees pilot programs and innovation efforts from concept through
operational deployment.
• Champions innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance
Program Integrity outcomes.
Leadership & Talent Management:
• Leads cross-functional teams responsible for execution.
• Partners with Operations, Technology, Continuous Improvement and Quality, Data
and Analytics, Customer Relations, Clinical Services, and Business Development
teams to implement initiatives.
Knowledge & Experience:
• Serves as the primary internal consultant and subject matter expert on Program
Integrity strategy.
Non-Essential Duties and Functions:
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public
Administration, Data Analytics, Nursing, Health Information Management, or
related field OR equivalent work experience.
10 years of progressive experience in healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, federal
health programs, audit, compliance, or Program Integrity, including 7 of
those years serving in a leadership capacity or leading initiatives across
Program Integrity, payment integrity, medical review, audit, compliance,
operations, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience developing enterprise strategies and translating them
into operational execution plans.
Strong knowledge of Medicare operations, CMS programs, and federal healthcare
contracting.
Experience presenting to senior executives and external stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, relationship management, and strategic planning
skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree, such as MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field.
Experience with Medicare Administrative Contractor, Supplemental Medicare
Review Contractor (SMRC), Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC), RAC,
or other CMS Program Integrity programs.
Experience leading or managing a Program Integrity function within a federal
or state government agency, with demonstrated responsibility for oversight of
fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, compliance activities, investigative
operations, audit programs, and/or payment integrity initiatives in a
publicly funded program environment.
Experience with AI, predictive analytics, fraud detection technologies, or
healthcare data platforms.
Experience supporting federal business development and growth initiatives.
Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or Change Management certification.
ENVIRONMENT AND COGNITIVE/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Office environment
Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and
problem solve
Requires prolonged sitting and telephone usage
Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones,
copiers, and printers
Infrequent lifting to 20 pounds
Infrequent stooping
SEGREGATION OF DUTIES
Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in
accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not
limited to, Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS
requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program, and any other applicable laws,
rules and regulations.
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES
This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and
responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all
tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks
other than those specifically listed in this description, and may be required to
perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings
and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life
Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays,
Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers
Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and
Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning
System.
CMS ACCESS COMPLIANCE AND REGULATION CONTINGENCY STATEMENT
Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific
regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the
Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a
government-issued identification card.
An employee in this position may be required to possess a “Federal
Identification Card” (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID’s may
include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card,
Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based
Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued
by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal ID and
continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of
a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a
residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three
out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the
removal from the position or termination of employment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
An employee in this position may be required to possess a “Federal
Identification Card” (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID’s may
include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card,
Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based
Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued
by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal ID and
continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of
a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a
residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three
out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the
removal from the position or termination of employment.
Below is the salary range for potential new hires.
Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $104,831.40 – $172,420.71 per
year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region,
internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other
factors.
Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit
This job will be closed 09/16/2026 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will
be considered.