Working Title: Provider Support Policy Analyst
Job Class: State Program Administrator Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 98247
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/19/2026 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 11/12/2026
Closing Date : 11/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / DCYF TES CCAP 2
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%
Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
**Statewide travel is possible 5% percentage of the time.
This position exists to execute the responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 142E, to develop policy, lead engagement and administer, and manage childcare provider relations or eligibility for receipt of public funding for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and other programs within the Early Childhood Administration. The Provider Support Policy Analyst works as the lead representative of the provider experience relative to the Child Care Assistance Program and other programs within the Early Childhood Administration to implement strategic plan alignment and direct the development, research, implementation, and evaluation of the state's system for child care subsidies for families by serving as the policy lead for the Provider Support Team, working closely with the Provider Supports team Lead Worker and others in developing, implementing, and analyzing policies and laws related to ensuring child care providers meet requirements to receive public funding. The primary functions of this role are to lead the work of the provider support specialists, support legislative policy development, analysis, and change implementation, and lead and coordinate engagement for provider registration and provider policies that apply to childcare subsidy programs.
Responsibilities include:
Leading the day-to-day work of the Provider Support Team and coordinating activities related to childcare provider registration, authorization, and public funding participation.
Monitoring and improving provider support processes, tools, training materials, and resources to promote program integrity and a positive provider experience.
Coordinating implementation of legislative, programmatic, and systems changes, including communications, training, and change management activities.
Serving as a liaison to childcare providers, local agencies, Tribal partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to identify issues, gather feedback, and support continuous program improvement.
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, day and year for each job held.
Four (4) years of experience administering, analyzing, developing, or implementing public programs, policies, or regulations in childcare, human services, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience must demonstrate:
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and policies impacting public assistance, childcare, early childhood programs, or human services programs.
Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing complex policy, legislative, regulatory, or programmatic changes.
Experience leading projects, business process improvements, systems changes, or program initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience developing written reports, policy recommendations, training materials, guidance documents, or legislative/program communications.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Experience building collaborative relationships and engaging diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, providers, community organizations, or the public.
Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to present complex information to diverse audiences and facilitate consensus among stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), child care provider registration processes, or public funding systems that support child care providers.
Experience working with provider eligibility, payment, compliance, licensing, fraud prevention, audit, or program integrity functions within a public program.
Experience facilitating workgroups, advisory groups, or community engagement efforts focused on improving services and advancing equitable outcomes.
Experience working with state legislative processes, fiscal notes, budget development, or implementation of legislative changes.
Experience working with Tribal governments, culturally specific organizations, multilingual communities, or populations historically underserved by government programs.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
