Compliance Officer 2 Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County

This position is for current permanent Iowa Health and Human Services employees. Those in any other status are not eligible to apply. The Compliance Officer 2 plays a key role in supporting the integrity and performance of Family and Food Support (FFWS) programs within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. This position serves is the lead specialist responsible for coordinating federal and state compliance activities, managing reporting requirements, and ensuring program operations align with regulatory standards for SNAP, Cash programs (FIP and RCA), SUN Bucks, Rent Reimbursement, and related programs. This role leads agency efforts to identify and track compliance issues, prepare and submit required federal and state documentation, and respond to inquiries and information requests from federal partners, including USDA/FNS, ACF, and ORR. The Compliance Officer 2 functions as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to program teams and leadership on regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and implementation of corrective actions. The position also serves as the primary coordinator for contracts, MOUs, scopes of work, amendments, and procurements for FFWS programs. The Compliance Officer 2 ensures these documents meet federal and state requirements, supports leadership in contract development and negotiation, and guides teams through procurement processes and timelines. Ideal candidates will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across divisions and with federal partners. This role is essential to maintaining program compliance, supporting accurate federal reporting, and advancing the mission and operational goals of the FFWS division. Benefits Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth: Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage! Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year). Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month). Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind. Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges. Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. For additional information on benefits click here. Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator. Background Checks Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD). E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa. Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations.
2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements.
3. Graduation from accredited school of law and experience equal to two years of full-time work as described in number one or two or in the practice of law.
4. A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one, two or three), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
5. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time management/supervisory work in the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review.
6. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Compliance Officer 1.

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