Working Title: Agency Policy Coordinator
Job Class: Management Analyst 1
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 93438
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 : 04/10/2026
Closing Date : 04/23/2026
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Policy Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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 coordinates the policy review process and supports the Lead Agency Policy Coordinator in the development, review, copy editing, and maintenance of the department's policies. In this role, you'll be at the center of how the department creates, revises, and improves its policies. Working closely with the Lead Agency Policy Coordinator and Policy Director, you'll help guide the full policy review process - from research and development to training and implementation. You'll collaborate with teams across the entire agency, supporting policy updates in areas like client services, health, education, programming, release, and regulatory work. Your input will directly influence how policies evolve to meet agency and leadership priorities and real-world needs.
This position is both strategic and hands-on. You'll:
Research and develop policy updates that align with agency goals
Help teams navigate and improve the policy review process
Solve complex policy challenges and advise staff across departments
Copy edit and revise policies for better understanding and accessible language
Deliver training and guidance on policy development
Partner with Government Relations and Rulemaking teams to assess how new laws or regulations impact internal policies
You'll also serve as a trusted resource - helping staff and incarcerated individuals understand policies and how they're applied.
If you enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact at a systems level, this role puts you right where decisions happen.
This position is subject to the State of MN's telework policy requiring employees living within 50 miles of DOC's Central Office location in St. Paul to work on-site 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience supporting public policy priorities that must include some drafting experience related to the creation/revision of policy or law.
Note: A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Applicants that meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word, and Adobe Reader.
Considerable skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, coordinating, and implementing program objectives.
Written communication and drafting skills sufficient to produce clearly understood policy drafts and revisions in plain language.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in business English, spelling, grammar, and composition.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple and competing priorities in an effective manner.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position :
A Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, or closely related field.
Plain language training or certification.
Experience using data to inform public policy reforms.
Experience working in corrections or similar regulatory environment.
Experience working in a state agency.
Experience in compliance or regulatory work environments.
Knowledge of the Department of Corrections organizational structure and the functions of each division and unit.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
