Program Director - Program Integrity (Fraud, Waste & Abuse)

About Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

The Program Director, Program Integrity is responsible for developing and leading the enterprise‐wide internal and external strategy, governance, and outcomes of the organization's Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) prevention and detection program. This leadership role drives execution across multiple stakeholder teams and ensures a proactive, analytics‐enabled approach to program integrity across all lines of business, in line with affordability of care objectives and regulatory requirements.

This role is also responsible for external engagement with government organizations and stakeholders and driving Program Integrity Subcommittee activities. The ideal candidate brings at least 7+ years of deep experience in program integrity, fraud, waste and abuse (FWA), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), payment integrity, compliance, and/or related regulatory environments, along with a strong understanding of government-sponsored healthcare programs, particularly Medicaid.

This individual has a proven track record of influencing senior leaders, building cross‐functional alignment, and partnering effectively with external stakeholders such as regulators, government agencies, and industry organizations. A strategic and highly credible leader who can establish program rigor, navigate complex business and regulatory challenges, and translate analytics and insights into meaningful action and organizational outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute the enterprise Program Integrity strategy, aligning fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) initiatives with affordability goals, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate regulators, law enforcement, and industry groups. These relationships will include Minnesota elected and appointed leaders at the state, county, and local level; members of the U.S. Congress, and healthcare and business organizations, CMS, and DHS in an ever‐increasing regulatory environment as health reform moves forward. Other external relationships may include the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
  • Oversee enterprise FWA risk management, including prevention, detection, monitoring, governance, and continuous improvement of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Provide strategic leadership for Program Integrity governance, including executive and board‐level reporting, committee oversight, and organizational thought leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, support audits and investigations, and maintain relationships with regulators, industry organizations, law enforcement, and government stakeholders.
  • Lead development of analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to measure program effectiveness, financial impact, savings, and risk exposure while translating insights for executive leadership.

How You'll Do It

  • Lead cross‐functional collaboration across clinical, network, pharmacy, operations, finance, legal, compliance, SIU, and analytics teams to strengthen program integrity controls and mitigate risk.
  • Influence enterprise initiatives, payment models, products, and vendor strategies to embed program integrity and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to validate savings methodologies, quantify cost avoidance, and advance enterprise affordability and total cost of care objectives.
  • Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7+ years of related compliance/fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Master's degree in related field.
  • Ability to translate complex information into actionable messaging, actively listen to diverse perspectives, and drive alignment across cross‐functional priorities.
  • Ability to analyze complex challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and collaborate with stakeholders to reach effective, lasting solutions.
  • Ability to effectively organize work, balance shifting priorities, and manage time across multiple workstreams to meet commitments.
  • Business analysis expertise, regulatory research, and ability to translate regulatory requirement into operation.
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Healthcare or insurance industry experience.
  • Experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulatory programs.
  • Experience with CMS, DOH, and state regulatory filings.
  • Experience drafting responses or presenting to boards, compliance committees, or regulatory bodies.

Licensure/Certifications

Preferred Certifications - Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) - Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) - Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in‐person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in‐person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Pay Range: $135,500.00 - $182,900.00 - $230,300.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which May Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affi rative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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