Preliminary Investigations Intake Supervisor

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: Preliminary Investigations Intake Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 97293
• 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: 09/25/2026
• Closing Date: 10/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-PIO MPAI Supervisors
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• End Date: 09/03/2029
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

• This position is eligible for telework 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.

This Preliminary Investigation Intake Supervisor is a three-year, Temporary Unclassified role that exists to develop, lead and oversee the intake and preliminary investigation team, driving improvement, operational change, and the implementation of effective processes for identifying and addressing allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and error involving health care providers and recipients participating in Minnesota’s Health Care Programs (MHCP).

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Ensures accurate and timely triage, case assessment, and referral decisions in alignment with program integrity standards.
• Works independently and exercises significant judgment and decision-making authority outside of routine managerial direction.
• Works closely with data analytics teams and agency leadership to identify trends, evaluate emerging risks, and use data and operational insights to develop, implement, and lead ongoing changes to the team's processes, priorities, and investigative strategies.
• Responsible for advancing new approaches and operational improvements that strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and responsiveness of the intake and preliminary investigation function. Provides direct supervision to Preliminary Investigators, guiding their work, ensuring consistency and quality in investigative processes, and supporting the effective identification and escalation of potential program violations.

All Department of Human Services (DHS) Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Getting Work Done

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.**

Demonstrated leadership experience*

• Leadership experience can include:
• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include: 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions o
• 100+ hours per year time commitment

Three (3) years of experience conducting claims, healthcare, or human services investigations or audits; monitoring or overseeing publicly funded healthcare programs, including Minnesota Health Care Programs; or administering compliance with and/or enforcement of state and federal laws governing publicly funded healthcare programs, including healthcare fraud investigations; AND

Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

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