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Health Care Eligibility Policy Consultant - Human Services Program Consultant

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: Health Care Eligibility Policy Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

Job ID : 93052

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 : 03/24/2026

Closing Date : 04/06/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Eligibility and Access

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $35.96 - $53.32 / hourly; $75,084 - $111,332 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 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 act as a principal policy specialist for federal and state health care programs, including Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Basic Health Plan (BHP) and their respective subprograms. This position develops high-level and detailed analysis of state and federal program regulations and related costs, analysis of interactions with other state and federal programs, develops impact statements, recommends policy direction, advises management in health care program policy formulation and manages legislative activities related to both internal and external proposals. This position also leads work and provides technical policy direction to Human Services Program Representative 2 staff in HCEA.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years' experience in health care program policies demonstrating:

Extensive knowledge of Minnesota Health Care Programs eligibility policies and associated state and federal laws, policies, and regulations.

Experience researching, analyzing, and developing complex policies from a variety of primary and secondary sources to synthesize policy arguments or recommendations in issue briefs, policy documents, or legal memos or briefs.

Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative process and experience conducting legislative activity (drafting bill proposals, providing technical assistance and bill analyses, attending and testifying at hearings).

Presenting complex information to a variety of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, health policy, law, or related field.

Experience coaching and/or mentoring others.

Strong oral and written communications skills.

Experience presenting complex policies to large audiences.

Understand and use legal and legislative (state and federal) processes, procedures, and documents.

Experience leading policy implementation initiatives and projects.

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

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.

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