Join our team as a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Center for Program Integrity. In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a mission-critical program that helps detect, prevent, and mitigate healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) across Medicare and Medicaid.

The DPM serves as the primary operational lead and should expect to be a daily point of contact with CMS, ensuring seamless delivery of contract requirements while working collaboratively with stakeholders, internal teams, and federal partners.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-visibility federal contract supporting national healthcare program integrity.
• Lead mission-driven initiatives that a direct positive impact in preserving and protecting the Medicare Trust Fund.
• Collaborate with expert teams of analysts, data scientists, auditors, investigators, and clinical professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for advancement.

 
Technical Skills:· Management experience leading and administrating day to day work for a medium to large team of 10-25 Professionals, including, but not limited to, auditors, investigators, medical review clinicians, medical coders, and data scientists.· In depth knowledge and business acumen of the CMS Medicare environment is essential, especially the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, professional auditing and investigative standards, and project management principles.· Experience with Medicare Part A (Fee for Service), Part B (Medical, Diagnostic), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (Drug Plan) knowledge· Working knowledge and applied experience with Medicare Part C (Managed Care, also known as Medicare Advantage) experience is a major plus.· Strong personnel management skills.· PMP Certification required.What You’ll Do:? Administer daily operations of the program, ensuring quality  contract deliverables are met on time, within scope and budget.  ? Serve as a liaison to CMS, representing the program in all operational engagements and ensuring customer satisfaction.  ? Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of contract activities across internal teams and subcontractors.  ? Monitor performance metrics, ensuring compliance with quality standards, SLAs, and regulatory guidelines.  ? Collaborate with the Program Manager to resolve issues, manage risks, effectively communicate with team members, CMS staff, and stakeholders to develop strategic enhancements and attain goals.  ? Foster communication and collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.  ? Support program staffing, training, and team performance to drive mission success.

 Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Health Services, or related field.
• 7+ years of federal program or project management experience.
• 3+ years in a deputy, operations lead, or client-facing management role.
• Direct experience supporting CMS, Medicare/Medicaid, or program integrity initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of contract compliance, deliverables management, and performance oversight.
• Proven experience in operating and directing a high-tempo project quantified by multi-tiered metrics, with quality assurance steps and measured time frames.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Certifications  that show expertise in project management, auditing, investigating, and, in general, healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse mitigation are preferred. Preferred certifications include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Project Management Professional
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) granted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE);
  • Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI) offered by the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA);
  • Certified Healthcare Auditor from the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance;
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) offered by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).
• Familiarity with CMS systems, policies, and Section 508 requirements.
• Experience leading teams in fraud prevention, compliance, or audit programs.

Livanta LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel processes are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 757-306-4920 or hr@livanta.com.