Senior Compliance & Risk Lead, Rural Health Transformation

West Virginia Department of Health; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Health seeks a Compliance Officer to establish and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This executive will manage a historic $199 million allocation for 2026 and up to $1 billion over five years, ensuring adherence to regulations, funding constraints, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include governance leadership, risk assessment, and collaboration with senior leadership to mitigate legal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years healthcare compliance or governance experience.
• Deep knowledge of federal funding, Uniform Guidance, HIE data governance.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications.
• Health & wellness plans and generous leave included.
• Work-life balance features with paid state holidays.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive compliance infrastructure for RHTP.
• Oversee federal grant requirements and financial stewardship.
• Lead governance activities and risk mitigation with senior leadership.
• Manage data privacy and security protocols for rural health data.
• Conduct internal reviews and investigations into policy or contract violations.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk assessment

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public administration, public health, business administration, law, or related field

Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

West Virginia Department of Health seeks a Compliance Officer to establish and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This executive will manage a historic $199 million allocation for 2026 and up to $1 billion over five years, ensuring adherence to regulations, funding constraints, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include governance leadership, risk assessment, and collaboration with senior leadership to mitigate legal and