Program Intergrity Manager (Administrator I) - #25-002586-0020

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

Recruitment limited to current employees of the Maryland State Department of Education only.

GRADE StateSalary Grade 16 SalaryRange: $60,987 - $98,313 *StateSalary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION NancyS. Grasmick Education Building 200West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of Job Thisposition serves as the Coordinator, Program Integrity in the Division of EarlyChildhood which is key resource forensuring Department program integrity regarding preventing and investigatingfraud and other misconduct against the Department. The position contributes significantly toensuring MSDE Child Care Scholarship (CCS) customers achieve independence, andthe Department is protected from program fraud and other types of abuse. This position performs CCS evaluations,conducts investigations and analyzes eligibility determination processesrelated to the activities of customers and vendors. This positions purpose is to detect, deter,and reduce fraud to the State/Federal government. POSITION DUTIES Serveas lead Program Integrity Investigator for the Maryland State Department ofEducation.

• Reviews and assigns referrals to the Specialist or Coordinator(s), Program Integrity or other Departments and ensures the 180M Task Order Contract for Marylands centralized child care and payment processing model sustains program integrity checks.
• Coordinates with the Child Care Scholarship Branch to support or enforce program integrity processes and assists other branches and the Division of Early Childhood with investigations.
• Provides program integrity responses for all internal and external audit requirements.
• Supports the Division with federal Office of Child Care Program Integrity Monitoring/Audit requirements and assigns and approves program integrity reports.
• Confers with vendors to complete overpayment agreements/calculations or to obtain or receive other technical support related to program integrity or fraud.
• Receives cases of suspected Child Care Scholarship fraud perpetrated by applicants, customers, child care providers, employees, and others and reviews management referrals to improve the timely resolution of fraud cases.
• Establishes, maintains an investigative network and confers with representatives from MSDE Administrations, Department of Human Services, Social Security Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, States Attorney Offices, Attorney Generals Office, Internal Revenue Service, public and private schools, State and local Police and Sheriffs Departments, citizen groups, etc.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts onsite evaluations of information to make determinations of fraud, misrepresentation and misconduct.
• Reviews customer payment data, applying knowledge of criminal law and Department program policies to establish violations of criminal statutes, Intentional Program Violations, federal regulations and State rules and policies.
• Completes statistical and analytical reports for distribution to administrative authorities involved in prosecutions and administrative actions related to eligibility.
• Complete summons (civil and criminal), applications for arrest warrants.
• Requests the issuance of subpoenas for case information and work with police officers to complete investigations.
• Confer with States Attorney, private practice lawyers, CCS eligibility determination staff, Court Commissioners, judges, and law enforcement officials while conducting investigations, and develop evidence to complete investigations and determine program losses.
• Testifies at grand jury hearings, preliminary hearings, court trials and administrative hearings to verify information in support of allegations of fraud or misconduct.
• Recommends improved internal controls and quality assurance and completes presentations at formal training classes on program policy, investigative techniques and criminal, civil and federal law.
• Provides expertise in conducting investigations, interviewing, prosecutions, Intentional Program Violations, and Administrative Disqualification Hearings regarding payment integrity improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS Applicantsmust meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear andspecific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Applicants not using one of the education substitutions must have one year of experience conducting fraudinvestigations or similar investigations of misconduct with that experience to includefederal, State or similar entities preferred. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given toapplicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Pleaseinclude clear and specific information on your application regarding yourqualifications.

• Knowledge of compliance with State and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of currently accepted investigative practices.
• Skill in the practice of conducting investigations in a legal and ethical manner.
• Skill in developing, writing and presenting clear and concise reports.
• Skill utilizing Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Google applications (e.g. Forms, Docs, Calendar, Drive) and online productivity tools;
• Skill in gathering and securing sensitive information.
• Skill in determining the relevance of information obtained in an investigation.
• Ability to conduct investigations in a variety of settings.
• Ability to complete detailed and accurate statistical and analytical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to create and maintain and investigative network including multiple federal, state and local government agencies or similar entities.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting criminal law and Department program policies to establish violations of criminal statutes, intentional program violations, federal regulations and State rules and policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Recruitment limited to current employees of the Maryland State Department of Education only. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees. SELECTION PROCESS Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Wewill not consider information submitted after this date. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified andplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
Pleasedo not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of yourapplication; your application will be considered incomplete. Incompleteapplications will not be considered. BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to ... or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to ..., TDD .... Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at .... TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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