Contract Manager, Policy Specialist - Human Services Program Representative 2

Contract Manager, Policy Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

Job ID: 96309

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/26/2026

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

Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Health Improvement Benefit and Design

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

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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: 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 is responsible for developing, monitoring and implementing contracts across the Health Improvement and Benefit Design division and across the Health Care Administration (HCA). This position is the subject matter expert responsible for management of contracts for the State's Integrated Care for High-Risk Pregnancies grant program, the Child & Teen Checkups program, and other critical initiatives across the Health Care Administration. Work includes responsibility for leading a collaborative work process among the DHS health related Administrations, the contracted vendors, various DHS business units, Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) providers, and the department's IT systems to see that timelines are met, federal and state guidelines are followed, policy objectives are achieved, and quality, cost-effective care is provided to MHCP clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of health care and/or health policy experience demonstrating the following:

• Ensuring health care program compliance experience such as Minnesota Health Care Programs, Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare (MNCare) or similar.
• Experience in oral presentations and/or writing for projects such as; presentations, professional and technical contracts, grants, informational literature, reports, editing the work of other professional staff
• Developing work plans, tracking/reporting progress, developing process and procedures, and overseeing large projects.

***A Bachelor's degree or higher in a health care field, public policy, public health, business, or related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to use technology tools of research, analyze data, and communicate and educate.
• Ability to manage projects and facilitate consensus among the variety of agencies, interest groups and constituents represented.
• Ability to facilitate an environment of acceptance for creativity, risk taking and innovative ideas.
• Ability to learn and/or work within a broad range of inter-disciplinary areas.
• 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.

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