Working Title: Assistant Commissioner for Health Care Administration
Job Class: Assistant Commissioner Human Services
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 87098
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/27/2025
Closing Date : 07/18/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / DHS Commissioner's Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - 20%
Salary Range: $59.93 - $85.80 / hourly; $125,133 - $179,150 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
The Department of Human Services 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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 position exists to manage and direct the Department of Human Services' Health Care Administration (HCA) so that public policy is developed, priorities are established, and programs are implemented in an integrated manner throughout the State. Major roles are strategic planning; managing operations, department-wide objectives; organizational evaluation and change; and support to DHS managers to assure continuous quality improvement and cost-effective state policies and programs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Participate in DHS management as a member of the Commissioner's Executive Management Team to develop policies and strategic initiatives.
Provide managerial and administrative direction to HCA division directors and a total staff of approximately 700 people to ensure a positive and inclusive work culture, maximum efficiency of operations and effective use of resources.
Design and direct the development of legislative proposals and initiatives, oversee legislative technical assistance and coordinate HCA's legislative activities.
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with external stakeholders.
Counsel and advise the Commissioner and/or Deputy Commissioner on administration related issues to support executive decisions that are aligned with DHS goals and objectives.
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.
Five (5) years of managerial experience in health care policy analysis and program implementation and evaluation.
Demonstrated successful background working with Medicaid policy and service delivery systems.
Must be a mission-driven experienced leader who can embrace the vision and values of DHS, with proven experience as a progressive leader.
This position requires a high level of managerial and human relations skills and abilities including:
Demonstrated leadership, managerial, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Human relation skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector; to effectively persuade; to deal effectively with complex and oftentimes, competing relationships and agendas; to build relationships with key partners, including tribes, counties, community organizations, and service providers; and to understand, develop, motivate, collaborate with, and lead others.
Experience working with diverse communities and a strong and clear commitment to equity and anti-racism.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills sufficient to resolve differences and to influence the endorsement, acceptance and prioritization of agency positions and policies.
Communication skills sufficient to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals, coach and advise other program staff, facilitate meetings, make presentations, negotiate disputes, testify before the legislature, and represent the Department with external stakeholders.
Possess technical expert knowledge sufficient to plan, organize, direct, implement and explain complex programs and practices.This includes broad knowledge of human services and health care services issues, delivery systems, funding mechanisms, budgets, roles and authorities of federal, state and local government.
Possess thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of public and business administration and the practical uses of strategic planning.
Have leadership and delegation skills to effect desired changes within the organization. Good human relations and supervisory skills are also essential to this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.
Experience in state government.
Understanding of Minnesota's legislative process.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
