Administrator for Program Integrity

Initial Posting Date:

10/02/2026

Application Deadline:

11/01/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$9,604 - $14,856

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrator for Program Integrity

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all .

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Administrator for Program Integrity

T he Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Administrator for Program Integrity within the Office for Program Integrity (OPI). This highly visible position provides strategic leadership for OHA’s statewide program integrity, fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), and Medicaid compliance operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Administrator is responsible for setting priorities, developing policies and performance objectives, and ensuring OPI operations support OHA’s mission, strategic goals, and federal and state requirements.

The Administrator leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for investigations, financial and compliance audits, data analytics, provider oversight, and Medicaid program integrity activities. This role serves as OHA’s leading authority on Medicaid FWA and is responsible for identifying emerging risks and trends, strengthening detection and investigation strategies, and using data and operational insights to improve program integrity. The Administrator also provides policy guidance to OHA leadership and ensures that program integrity activities promote responsible stewardship of Medicaid funds while supporting equitable access to health care.

A significant part of this role involves building and maintaining strong partnerships across Oregon and at the federal level. The Administrator serves as OHA’s primary liaison with organizations including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), federal oversight agencies, the Oregon Department of Justice Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the Secretary of State, other state agencies, contractors, health care providers, and community and industry partners. The position represents OHA in committees, task forces, and technical advisory groups and provides consultation, education, and technical assistance on Medicaid compliance and program integrity.

In addition to strategic and operational leadership, the Administrator oversees OPI’s budget, contracts, staffing, strategic planning, and performance management. The position manages a complex portfolio of program integrity activities within OHA’s approximately $21 billion annual operation and exercises significant independent decision-making authority. This is an opportunity for a collaborative and strategic leader to help protect public resources, strengthen the integrity of Oregon’s Medicaid system, and advance OHA’s commitment to health equity, transparency, accountability, and high-quality services for Oregonians.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

Medicaid Program Integrity & Compliance: Demonstrated experience leading or managing Medicaid program integrity, regulatory compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), audit, investigation, or oversight activities.

Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated experience providing strategic direction, establishing priorities, developing performance objectives, and leading complex programs or multidisciplinary teams toward organizational goals.

Fraud, Waste & Abuse Investigation: Experience overseeing or conducting complex investigations, audits, risk assessments, data analysis, or other activities designed to identify and address fraud, waste, abuse, overutilization, or program compliance concerns.

State & Federal Regulatory Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working with federal, state, or local regulatory, oversight, law enforcement, or government entities on compliance, program integrity, audit, or related matters.

Data-Driven Program Management: Experience using audits, research, analytics, performance measures, financial information, or other data to identify trends, assess risk, improve operations, and inform policy or management decisions.

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex regulatory, financial, operational, or compliance issues to executive leadership and build effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Preference Statement: Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• •Preference may be given to candidates with seven (7) or more years of management experience
• •Bachelor's degree with a master's degree preferred
• •Preference may be given to candidates who possess demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in fraud investigation, program integrity, regulatory compliance, and legal or administrative proceedings , including experience representing an organization in court or other formal proceedings, negotiating with defendants or involved parties, establishing and documenting credible allegations of fraud, and communicating complex investigative or compliance matters to legal counsel, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Candidates whose experience reflects substantial depth and breadth in the identified work areas, including multiple years of progressively responsible experience, may be most competitive for this position.

While the minimum qualifications establish the baseline requirements for consideration, preference may be given to candidates who bring additional years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression in responsibility, scope, or complexity of work.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• •Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• •Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.

Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login , following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.

Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and f