Compliance Advisor

Overview

Federal Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Advisor

We need an experienced Federal Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Advisor at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supporting the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Program. The FTCA Program provides medical malpractice liability protection to federally funded health centers and free clinics, requiring rigorous credentialing, quality assurance, and compliance oversight to reduce federal liability risk. As the FTCA Deeming Advisor, you will support FTCA program policy interpretation and implementation, develop and revise policies and procedures, and manage and respond to compliance inquiries. You will deliver technical assistance to deemed entities, provide guidance on deeming status and compliance requirements, direct health centers to relevant FTCA resources, and collaborate with HRSA staff to ensure deemed entities understand and meet ongoing program obligations. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in general policy, health policy compliance, regulations, legal matters, and healthcare operations to support the HRSA/FTCA program
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of FTCA program policies, procedures, and related documents
• Provide informed recommendations to HRSA on compliance issues and programmatic challenges related to the HRSA/FTCA program
• Manage and respond to inquiries regarding FTCA deeming status, compliance requirements, and programmatic issues
• Deliver one-on-one technical assistance to deemed entities via email and telephone addressing questions about the HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs), compliance obligations, and FTCA program requirements
• Direct health centers to relevant FTCA resources and guidance materials
• Collaborate with HRSA staff to provide consistent and accurate policy guidance to stakeholders
• Assist deemed entities in understanding and meeting ongoing program compliance obligations to mitigate program risk

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum of 7 years experience in health policy, regulatory compliance, legal review, or healthcare operations
• Prior experience supporting the HRSA FTCA program or federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the FTCA Deeming Application lifecycle, including interpreting HRSA annual guidance, compiling required narratives and attachments (e.g., credentialing/privileging, risk management, QI/QA, claims history), validating eligibility and compliance requirements, and submitting the application through HRSA’s systems while tracking follow-up actions, corrections, and supporting documentation through final HRSA review and deeming determination

Desired Skills / Experience

• Strong expertise in policy analysis, compliance, and interpretation of federal healthcare regulations
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to provide technical assistance and policy guidance to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop and revise policy and program documentation
• Proficiency in managing inquiries and documenting responses to ensure program transparency and accountability
• Comfortability speaking in front of large virtual audiences
• Understanding of the FTCA Deeming Application process from a clinical perspective including struggles, pain points, and mitigation strategies

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Location

• Remote

Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain HRSA-provided access (HRSA email, ALT accounts, PIV card, etc.)

Client

• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Work Hours

• Full-time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental
• Retirement (401k & Roth)

Employment Classification

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2 Non-Exempt

Compensation

• $110,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience

Relocation

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Employment with West 4th Strategy is on an at-will basis. This means either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare (medical, vision, dental), retirement options (401k & Roth), and paid leave in accordance with California state law, including paid sick leave. Employees are also covered by California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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