Chief Integrity & Fraud Prevention Officer

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Fraud Prevention and Enterprise Integrity Officer in Lincoln, NE. The role provides executive oversight of fraud prevention, investigations, compliance, audits, and risk management across DHHS programs.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop enterprise integrity policies, and coordinate with federal and state partners to protect public resources and ensure fair access to services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields as listed in qualifications.
• Progressively responsible leadership in enterprise integrity, fraud prevention, compliance, investigations, auditing, or risk management.
• Experience leading complex initiatives across multiple programs/divisions is required.
• Experience developing and implementing organizational strategies, policies, or operational initiatives.
• Master’s degree and government/healthcare program experience are preferred.
• Data analytics, predictive models, and performance metrics experience are valued.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CPA, CIA, CISA, AHFI, or CPC are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise integrity strategy and governance framework.
• Provide executive leadership for agency-wide fraud prevention, investigations, compliance, audits, payment integrity, recoveries, and risk management.
• Advise Division Directors on enterprise integrity risks, policy development, and operational improvements.
• Oversee administrative investigations, audits, provider reviews, corrective actions, sanctions, and overpayment recovery.
• Coordinate referrals with the Attorney General, law enforcement, federal agencies, and other oversight bodies.
• Develop data analytics and risk-based methodologies to identify fraud trends and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain policies, internal controls, and documentation to support defensible decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and program requirements.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team with clear expectations for quality and accountability.
• Promote an enterprise culture of integrity through education and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fraud prevention

Investigations

Compliance

Auditing

Enterprise risk management

Internal controls

Payment integrity

Public sector accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, health administration, accounting, finance, law, criminal justice, data analytics, or a related field

Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, health administration, accounting, finance, law, criminal justice, data analytics, or a related field

Tools

CFE

CPA

CIA

CISA

AHFI

CPC

Job description

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Fraud Prevention and Enterprise Integrity Officer in Lincoln, NE. The role provides executive oversight of fraud prevention, investigations, compliance, audits, and risk management across DHHS programs.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop enterprise integrity policies, and coordinate with federal and state partners to protect public resources and ensure fair access to services.