Working Title: Compliance Analyst
Job Class: Health Program Representative Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 97545
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously
Date Posted : 10/17/2026
Closing Date : 10/23/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Regulation Division / Operations Federal Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,227 - $94,503 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
The Federal Enforcement team plays a critical role in the integration and enhancement of our federal complaint and survey integration program. This is a group of talented individuals working as part of a dynamic team on complex federal and state regulatory activities.
This position will serve as an expert technical resource to provide advice on State and Federal standards, rules and regulations and development and determination of regulatory enforcement remedies for licensed and certified providers. This position will also provide primary quality assurance function in the implementation of a comprehensive statewide system for regulation of licensed and certified health care facilities and services.
Responsibilities for this position include:
To examineand evaluate state and federal enforcement complaintand survey documentationto determineaccuracyandcompliance of complex documents to determine if regulatory requirements are met for recertification.
Determineappropriateenforcementremediesbyscopeandseverity,levelofdeficiency,uncorrected enforcement cycle, etc. consultation to providers on complex regulatory requirements necessary to come into compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Enterandconfirmenforcementdecisionsintocurrentdataapplications
Draftcomplexenforcement lettersfor continued non-compliance, uncorrected revisit, IJ cases, condition of participation, etc., asnecessary
Analyzesurveydeficienciesandsubsequentfollow-upvisitstoascertainwhena facility mayberecertified intheMedicareand/orMedicaidprograms.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ,_ _this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
Occasional travel to in-person meetings is expected. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines. The position is 50% telework (telework based out of the new hires home office).
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.
Two (2) years* of experience working with licensing and/or certification regulations governing health care facilities/entities/providers including:
Experience with training and technical assistance.
Experience using computer software and database systems such as Microsoft Office, Perceptive Content, and cloud-based data systems for tasks such as retrieving and entering data related to licensing, regulatory, or other records.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at Interview:
Ability to interpret policies and procedures; and enforce federal and state regulations.
Ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and licensing requirements to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate with division leadership and staff.
Human Relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.
*Degrees in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Law or a closely related area may substitute for experience as follows: a related Doctorate degree, may substitute for two years (24 months); a master's degree, including a Juris Doctor (J.D). for (18) months; a bachelor's degree for (12) months; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with federal and state laws pertaining to health care providers and state and local public health programs.
Experience interpreting, translating and applying federal regulations and state rules and statutes into plain language.
Experience working with multicultural backgrounds.
Experience in a regulatory environment.
Ability to establish and maintain strong, positive working relationships with a variety of organizations and individuals.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
