Compliance Program Manager

Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Compliance & Audit, Compliance Program Manager (Regulatory Change Management) If you're the type of compliance professional who gets excited about interpreting new regulations, assessing business impact, and driving implementation across an organization, this is the role for you. Liberty Dental Plan is seeking a strategic and analytical Compliance Program Manager to lead regulatory change management efforts across our business. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys reading and interpreting healthcare regulations, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Unlike traditional compliance roles focused primarily on audits, corrective actions, privacy operations, or compliance program administration, this role centers on regulatory interpretation, business impact analysis, and enterprise-wide implementation of new regulatory requirements. About the Role As a Compliance Program Manager, you will monitor evolving federal and state healthcare regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and coordinate implementation across multiple business functions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to operational teams, helping leaders understand what new requirements mean and how they should be incorporated into day-to-day operations. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare regulations, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to bring together diverse stakeholders to drive compliance initiatives to completion. What You'll Do Monitor, research, and analyze new healthcare laws, regulations, CMS guidance, and contractual requirements. Identify organizational impacts and determine which business areas are affected by regulatory changes. Translate complex regulatory and legal language into clear, practical guidance for operational teams. Lead regulatory change management initiatives from initial assessment through implementation and tracking. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop implementation plans and ensure timely execution. Facilitate meetings and committees that track regulatory implementation efforts and organizational readiness. Collect, organize, and synthesize information from business partners to evaluate implementation progress and identify risks. Prepare executive summaries, impact assessments, presentations, dashboards, and reports for leadership and key stakeholders. Serve as a compliance resource for business areas seeking guidance on regulatory requirements and operational implications. Support responses to regulatory inquiries and assist with compliance-related projects and initiatives. Identify opportunities to strengthen regulatory readiness, accountability, and organizational compliance processes. Promote a culture of compliance through collaboration, communication, and proactive problem-solving. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and relevant industry certifications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, or regulatory change management. Direct experience within managed care, health plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs, or other highly regulated healthcare environments. Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing new regulatory requirements, laws, or CMS guidance. Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange, and/or commercial healthcare regulations. Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to assess regulatory impacts and drive implementation across multiple business functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading regulatory change management or regulatory implementation programs. Experience coordinating cross-functional operational initiatives within a health plan or managed care environment. Knowledge of utilization management, provider operations, claims administration, or other healthcare operational functions. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, conditional formatting, and data analysis tools. Experience facilitating committees, governance groups, or enterprise implementation teams. The Ideal Candidate You will thrive in this role if you: Enjoy reading regulations, guidance documents, and healthcare policy updates. Can quickly determine how a new requirement impacts a business. Have a talent for turning complicated legal or regulatory language into practical action plans. Build strong relationships and work effectively across departments. Are comfortable leading meetings, facilitating discussions, and driving accountability. Excel at influencing without direct authority. Bring curiosity, flexibility, and sound judgment to complex regulatory challenges. Enjoy solving problems where the path forward is not always clearly defined. Why Join Liberty Dental Plan? This is a highly visible opportunity to influence how regulatory changes are implemented across the organization. You'll work closely with leaders and stakeholders throughout the business, helping ensure Liberty Dental Plan remains compliant, responsive, and prepared in an evolving healthcare environment. Your expertise will directly impact operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and strategic business success. Apply Today If you have a passion for healthcare regulations, regulatory change management, and driving meaningful implementation efforts, we encourage you to apply and join Liberty Dental Plan's commitment to compliance excellence. : Location Our employees are distributed in office locations in multiple markets across the United States. We are unable to hire or allow employees to work outside of the United States.   What Liberty Offers Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their communities. That’s why Liberty offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for our employees. We strive to care for employees in ways that promote wellness and productivity.   Our first-class benefits package supports employees and their dependents with: Competitive pay structure and savings options to help you reach your financial goals. Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines. Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage. Liberty subsidizes the cost for eligible dependents enrolled in the plan. 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times your base salary, with options to purchase additional supplemental coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. Long-term disability coverage. Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being. Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time. 10 paid company holidays. Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses. Remote or hybrid work options available for various positions.   Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 a year, not including fringe benefits or potential bonuses. At Liberty, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We are committed to pay equity and also consider the internal equity of our current team members when making final compensation decisions. Please note that the range listed represents the full base salary range for this role. Typically, offers are not made at the top of the range to allow for future salary growth. Liberty Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. Liberty will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture.  Liberty Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.   Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled. No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.