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Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is a state agency that serves the people of Minnesota by providing the state with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management.
Job Details
Working Title : Health Policy Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager Senior
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB)

• Job ID: 95222
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 07/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Health Subcabinet
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Managerial Plan
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :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.
Job Summary
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Health Policy Director to serve as a policy advisor to the Executive Director of the Health Subcabinet. In this role you will provide leadership, consultation, and coordination of state policy and budget priorities that impact the health of Minnesotans. The Health Subcabinet is responsible for fostering sustainable health care spending, ensuring access to comprehensive, high-quality health care and health care coverage, and reducing disparities and inequities in health care outcomes.
Job duties for this position include:

• Leading policy research, development, and analysis, in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommending health policy changes and administrative action for the State of Minnesota to improve physical health, behavioral health, and social drivers of health across the state.
• Advising on needed interventions and innovations to impact Minnesota's health care ecosystem and markets.
• Engaging and coordinating cross-agency legislative staff, advocacy groups, and community voices to improve state programs impacting health.
• Including lateral management of agency leaders in policy domain across Health Subcabinet agencies, in consultation with Governor's office and Health Subcabinet agencies.
• Serving as a senior leader on the Health Subcabinet team, prioritizing continuous improvement and providing expert policy consultation.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesotamay telework more than 50% with approval.
All MMB Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Leading with DEAI
• Getting Work Done

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here .

• Five (5) years of experience leading policy research, development, and analysis, to recommend health policy changes and administrative action for improving physical health, behavioral health, and/or social drivers of health.

Experience must include:

• Knowledge of administrative health innovations, health reforms, and health policy challenges.
• Knowledge in health insurance markets; health-care delivery systems; health care payment models; social determinants of health; federal and state health care policies, practices, and systems; and public health funding streams, including Medicaid reimbursement, federal grants, and other federal programs including Medicare and Advanced Premium Tax Credits.
• Research and analysis skills sufficient to interpret complex information from multiple sources to support policy or strategy development.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership, agency partners, health care leaders, and elected officials.
• Communication and writing skills sufficient to convey complex and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences, including MMB staff, executive leaders across the state, and elected officials.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative health policy development and work environments.

A bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master's degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for eighteen months of experience. A doctorate degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

• Experience designing or implementing large-scale policy or program reforms within government or private-sector health systems.
• Experience with federal or state legislative processes, requirements, and functions, including demonstrated proficiency at relationship-building with policymakers.
• Experience building or managing collaborative partnerships with community organizations, research institutions, or health systems to inform policy innovation.
• Expertise in Minnesota's health care system, including health policy, regulation, payer-provider relationships, service delivery models, and issues impacting access, quality, and affordability for Minnesotans.

Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Social Security and address verification
• Education verification
• Conflict of interest review
• Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Helen Kope at helen.kope@state.mn.us.
MMB may choose to non-competitively interview certain disabled veterans (CDVs). To receive consideration as a CDV under M.S. 43A.111, you must:

1. Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%
2. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability
3. Meet all minimum qualifications identified in this posting
4. Submit all documentation by the closing date to Helen Kope at helen.kope@state.mn.us.

Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Helen Kope at helen.kope@state.mn.us or 651-201-8199.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State 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 Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.