Job Description
Join our mission-critical team in Fresno! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urgently seeks a Federal Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory adherence across healthcare operations. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to support our veterans' services in California's Central Valley.
Why Apply Today? Competitive benefits package, student loan forgiveness eligibility, and direct contribution to our nation's heroes. We're prioritizing applications for immediate onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and implement federal healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, VA directives)
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments for medical facilities
- Develop corrective action plans for compliance violations
- Train staff on federal regulations and policy updates
- Collaborate with legal and medical leadership on compliance initiatives
- Prepare reports for OMB and Congressional oversight committees
- Manage compliance documentation systems (VA-specific databases)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, or related field
- 3+ years federal compliance experience (VA/DOD preferred)
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- Expert knowledge of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA regulations
- Proficient in VA VistA compliance tracking systems
- Ability to travel 20% within Central Valley region
- FBI fingerprint clearance submission within 48 hours
- Spanish bilingual certification required