Oversight & Compliance Analyst

at Dept of Health & Environment in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: June 16, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: June 16, 2026  

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:  

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the States Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law.  For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.   KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

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  Who can apply: Anyone (External).


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  Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified


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  Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time


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  Regular/Temporary: Regular


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  Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)


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  Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes


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  Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes


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  Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation: 

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.16 – $25.68

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. 

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information 

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:    

The Oversight & Compliance Analyst position (K0240473) provides program oversight for the Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Develop and execute program plans, timelines, and budgets. Translate EVV regulations and policy into operational guidance, business rules, and program expectations. Oversee EVV program compliance, monitoring, and corrective action processes. Serve as the primary programmatic point of contact for EVV across internal divisions, MCOs, and external stakeholders. Lead provider program guidance and issue resolution related to EVV requirements. Analyze EVV data for programmatic trends and policy impacts. Coordinate EVV-related policy updates, new services, system adoption, and program expansions. Support federal reporting and audit readiness related to EVV. Capture and report on overall EVV benefits in transaction efficiencies, elimination of waste, fraud and abuse.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Manage the Outreach, Prevention and Early Intervention (OPEI) grants/contracts which include analysis of and processing invoices and ensuring state and federal regulations are followed. 


• Be the agency ‘expert’ on OPEI grants.

Qualifications

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  Education:  
  • High School, GED

• Licensing & Certification:

  • Valid Driver’s License – Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.   

• Minimum Qualifications:  

  • One year of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.  Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

• Preferred Qualifications:  

  
  
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  
  
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  
  
  • Advanced analytical skills and problem solving
  
  
  • Experience with and knowledge of the Kansas Medicaid Program.
  
  
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  
  
  • Interpret regulations
  
  
  • Experience/Knowledge of EVV
  
  
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  
  
  • Analyze data and present in clear and concise reports
  
  
  • Experience in KMMS and the data warehouse

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue – Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Whitney Uthe  

Email: Whitney.Uthe@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.


• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.


• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.


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  Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

  
  
  • Email sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  
  
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    Notifications view the Careers> My Job Notifications page 

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

•  Resume


• Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents  

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran”; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.  The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veterans Preference 

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.