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State of Minnesota Policy and Program Analyst - Management Analyst 4 - Paid Leave in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Policy and Program Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 4
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 80254
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/23/2024.
Date Posted : 09/17/2024
Closing Date : 09/30/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : Paid Family & Medical Leave
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / 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 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.
About the Paid Leave Division:
Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child.
We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us—workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers—to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program.
The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.
Position Purpose:
This position plays a critical role on the Paid Leave team, at the intersection of policy development and business analysis. This position advises program staff on policy interpretations, conducts research to develop and inform policy positions, and proposes regulatory and legislative policy changes. This position will work across the Product and Strategy teams to ensure the Paid Leave program has a system that is easy to use and accessible for all Minnesotans.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop policy positions on issues related to program implementation and administration
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on the statute, regulations, and policy surrounding Paid Leave
Research and develop primary and secondary evidence to advance and support policy positions
Coordinate with teams across public engagement, external communications, data, user experience, and others to produce evidence-based insights
Act as a resource to all Paid Leave staff and partners to assist in resolving difficult or complex cases for users of the Paid Leave program
Clearly document regulatory and legislative decisions while also anticipating and articulating potential impacts to program implementation and product development
Leverage a diverse range of analytical techniques to identify and implement opportunities that enhance access, alignment, and utilization of the Paid Leave program
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years of experience* conducting policy and program analysis
*Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policies
Analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders to respond openly to requests and concerns
Experience developing policy documents, briefs, or presentations
Experience organizing projects with others, establishing goals and timetables, clarifying mutual expectations, and evaluating results
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and/or experience with a variety of data analyses and research techniques including interviews, focus groups, and user research
Experience with State policy development, legislative processes, and rulemaking
Ability to deal with ambiguity, start-up environment, little or no procedural precedent
Ability to effectively work in a team environment by incorporation of internal and external stakeholders into decisions and actions
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
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interview Review
Driver’s Record Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.