Program Integrity & Compliance Analyst – Childcare (Hybrid)

Child Development Associates; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision - employer 1

Ongoing Training and Staff Development

Flexible Spending Account

Legal Service Plans Available

Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, and Vacation

Bonus days after years of service

Long‑Term Disability

Life Insurance Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Child Development Associates in California is seeking a Program Integrity Analyst to initiate investigations and analyze suspected fraud and abuse in the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). The role requires strong investigative, reporting, and analytical skills to evaluate eligibility, need, and payment discrepancies, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

This full‑time position offers a hybrid schedule (training period in-office, then up to 24 hours remote) and a benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Child Development, Human Services or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California Welfare and Institutions Code, Title 5 Regulations, and CDSS Childcare Bulletins.
• Strong organizational, investigative, problem‑solving, math and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to program integrity concerns by gathering and evaluating family and provider case files and related documents.
• Conduct parent and/or provider interviews to obtain statements or clarity regarding eligibility, need or payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate with community partners to research and deter potentially fraudulent activity.
• Conduct child care provider site visits with regulators and partners.
• Participate in parental appeals to support CDA’s position in terminations due to fraud.
• Research, review, and compile information linking variables to suspected non-compliance and scams.
• Document steps and prepare a final summary of the case for decision making.
• Report findings and compose correspondence, referral letters, and summaries; refer cases to agencies as instructed.
• Safeguard program integrity by running reports and performing analyses as needed.
• Educate employees on program integrity and best practices for identifying inconsistencies.
• Maintain policies and procedures to address fraud in the Child Care Payment Program.
• Participate in training, workshops, and meetings; coordinate special meetings as required.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Child Development Associates in California is seeking a Program Integrity Analyst to initiate investigations and analyze suspected fraud and abuse in the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). The role requires strong investigative, reporting, and analytical skills to evaluate eligibility, need, and payment discrepancies, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

This full‑time position offers a hybrid schedule (training period in-office, then up to 24 hours remote) and a benefits package