DCT Ethics Officer/Contracts and Healthcare Compliance Attorney - Staff Attorney 3

Working Title: DCT Ethics Officer/Contracts and Healthcare Compliance Attorney Job Class: Staff Attorney 3 Agency: Direct Care and Treatment Job ID : 95348 Location : Vadnais Heights Telework Eligible : Yes Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 07/08/2026 Closing Date : 07/21/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE DCT Central Office Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Contracts Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $43.69 - $64.80 / hourly; $91,224 - $135,302 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework ( is available on a limited basis. Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework. Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Compliance and Contracting Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a DCT Ethics Officer/Contracts and Healthcare Compliance Attorney! In this position, you will serve as DCT's lead contract negotiator and lead agency legal subject matter expert in multiple areas of practice, including contracting, real property, Medicaid and Medicare law and regulation, insurance and risk management, intellectual property (copyright, trade secrets, and trademark), compliance and ethics matters, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the legal, regulatory and compliance requirements of operating Minnesota’s state-operated behavioral health care system. Primary responsibilities include: Act independently in reviewing and approving the Agency’s array of requests for proposals, requests for bids, professional/technical contracts, data sharing agreements, grant contracts, business associate agreements, payer/provider agreements, related amendments, and other legally binding agreements prior to execution. Ensure that all statutory, regulatory, and constitutional requirements have been satisfactorily complied with and that all reviewed contracts contain legally enforceable standards for the quantity and quality of goods and services being purchased and for the contracts’ measurables, deliverables, and outcomes. Provide advice and technical assistance, including training, to internal customers, including providers and service line representatives, about the provider enrollment, application, and contracting process, including the negotiation of provider-payor agreements. Provide agency-level review of real property matters, including purchase agreements, easements and leases, in coordination with the MN Dept. of Administration when required. Oversee the ethics and conflicts of interest functions across DCT to advance the objectives of state agency policy, and resolve conflicts of interest that arise internally within the Agency as well as those that arise because of the Agency’s external business relationships. Minimum Qualifications To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all 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. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school; AND Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and guidance in contract law. Experience must demonstrate: Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting agreements Experience developing contract templates, policies, or legal guidance. Experience advising stakeholders and leadership on legal risks, ethical conduct, contract interpretation, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and written advocacy skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, government healthcare programs or healthcare technology organizations. Experience in drafting, negotiating, and providing line staff and Senior Executives advice related to Requests for Proposals and Contracts under Minnesota state law. Experience working with or detailed knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Knowledge of Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) and managed care organizations. Experience reviewing and negotiating provider/payer agreements. Experience advising on real property matters such as purchase agreements, easements and leases. Experience advising on Minn. Stat. §43A.38, Code of Ethics for Employees in the Executive Branch, and related policies. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a 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 – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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