Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Compliance Manager for Hoosier Healthwise and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) is a key leadership role within the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP), overseeing the Compliance Team responsible for monitoring contractor performance and adherence to requirements for Indiana's Medicaid programs. This role conducts contract compliance audits to ensure consistency, standardization, and accountability across direct reports and Managed Care Entities (MCEs). Responsibilities include reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), reports and other documentation as needed, while supporting internal OMPP departments with tracking, follow-up, and resolution of MCE-related inquiries and readiness efforts. The Compliance Manager also fosters a positive team culture that promotes cross-training, collaboration, open feedback, succession planning, and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or public administration with at least nine years of experience in healthcare or Medicaid, or a master's degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Supervisory experience is preferred, along with knowledge of federal and state regulations and healthcare compliance. Familiarity with Medicaid delivery systems and Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP), particularly Hoosier Healthwise and HIP, is strongly preferred. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing comprehensive development and implementation of specialized programs and development within the agency.

Determine, analyze, identify and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.

Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.

Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.

Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.

Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

a Master's Degree and 7+ years of experience,

or a Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience, or

an Associate's Degree and 11+ years of experience, or

at least 13+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of a broad area of training and education, including texts and materials developed in the field.

Thorough knowledge of the agency or institution's functions, operations, and purpose.

Considerable knowledge of experiential learning techniques.

Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training within the agency.

Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training programs.

Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.

Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals and assembling texts, films, slides, and characters.

Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with trainees, other instructors, and the entire agency staff.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to keep current on new trends, philosophies, and available materials regarding adult education.

Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.