Recipient Fraud Prevention Program Administrator / Human Services Program Consultant

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Recipient Fraud Prevention Program Administrator in St. Paul to oversee the statewide Fraud Prevention Investigations program within DHS/OIG, coordinating with county teams and directing training for investigators.

Telework eligible with travel; full-time, day shift. The role requires strong collaboration with county partners and adherence to program standards and CJIS security requirements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with training and monitoring Investigator’s activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of investigative processes involving criminal and/or administrative public benefit fraud cases.
• Recommend changes to procedures or practices.
• File reports in appropriate formats.

Responsibilities

• Directs development, training, and operational coaching of over 69 county Fraud Prevention Investigators.
• Provides governance, oversight, and communication across county FPI investigative programs.
• Serves as liaison for county administrators, human service directors, supervisors, financial workers, and frontline staff to meet statewide standards.

Job description

Working Title: Recipient Fraud Prevention Program Administrator

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97709

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/13/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-PIO FPI Grants Program

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 11/11/2029

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Approximately 25% travel.

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

Under the direction of the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Manager of Recipient Fraud Investigations units, this position jointly administers the statewide Department of Human Services (DHS) Fraud Prevention Investigation (FPI) program in tandem with a peer Human Services Program Consultant.

This position directs the development, training, and operational coaching of over sixty-nine (69) county Fraud Prevention Investigators. Due to the high volume and complexity of managing approximately eighty-five (85) distinct county programs, the workload is shared between the two (2) Consultants using macro-level programmatic check‑ins to maintain baseline continuity. Operating with full independent decision‑making authority in their daily functions, the position provides governance, oversight, and communication across the county FPI investigative programs. Serves as a decisive liaison for county administrators, human service directors, supervisors, financial workers, and frontline staff to ensure all statewide OIG performance standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience with training and monitoring Investigator’s activities.

AND

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of investigative processes involving criminal and/or administrative public benefit fraud cases.

• Recommend changes to procedures or practices.

• File reports in appropriate formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate with investigators, county staff, program staff, and other partners to determine the relevant facts, analyzing available information, and provide guidance or determining an appropriate course of action when addressing investigative or program issues.

• Knowledge and expertise to understand how public assistance program policy and state law affect how a case may be investigated.

• Ongoing effective communication with counties/regions to ensure clear expectations regarding results.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• Criminal background check

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.