Job Description

Policy Consultant

This Policy Consultant will develop and propose policies which result in positive outcomes for people with disabilities. Example responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, direction, planning and coordination of policy development and service implementation
• Coordinate operational initiatives across the Disability Services Division (DSD) to support home and community-based services
• Provide communication, technical assistance and training to internal and external stakeholders to support development and implementation of HCBS projects and strategies with a strong focus on residential services
• Conduct data and policy analysis to ensure that Community Support Administration reforms, service development and Minnesota's four home and community-based waivers for people with disabilities align with federal Medicaid policy
• Conduct deep service-level data analysis across approximately 30 HCBS services
• Utilize advanced methods like regression modeling and mapping, with access to the state data warehouse
• Tracking over-under-utilization, identifying systemic gaps, and informing policy recommendations
• The role supports internal stakeholders, contributes to waiver amendments, and frequently collaborates on federal reporting. It also plays a central part in building dashboards, guiding CSA-level strategies, and maintaining analytic tools and reporting products.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of specialized professional experience interpreting federal and state laws and regulations governing state and federal health care program eligibility requirements. Experience must include:

• Experience with and knowledge of Long-Term Care programs and eligibility for public financing parameters and procedures
• Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative processes, document formats and accepted procedures for introducing and supporting proposed legislation
• Understanding of Minnesota's health care systems, health care provider roles and responsibilities, and financing alternatives

Preferred Qualifications

Communicate clearly and effectively in public situations

Present in front of large groups of people, including colleagues, business partners, and stakeholders

Translate technical policy language into understandable terms for listeners

Draft and support technical documents, i.e., bulletins, statutes, rules, budget documents, and reports

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or 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.

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.

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