Policy Coordinator - Agency Policy Specialist Apply
Job Details
Working Title: Agency Coordinator
Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist
Agency: Mn Management & Budget
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/03/2024
- Closing Date: 02/23/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn Management & Budget
- Division/Unit: Employee Insurance / EID Policy & Operations
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
The Policy Coordinator position provides advanced professional administration to manage and coordinate policy development and legislative oversight for the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) and the Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP). Leading up to and during the legislative session, the position will: support and coordinate development and finalizing of Employee Insurance (EI) policy and program proposals; track bill progress and legislative hearings; coordinate and draft requested fiscal notes; and represent EI to stakeholders and legislative staff.
In addition, the position will:
- Support the EI leadership team as applicable in the required analysis and implementation of new laws affecting employee benefits and insurance mandates; provide guidance on new programs, policies, and contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Support the development of MMB proposals before the collective bargaining process.
- Track and conduct analysis of union proposals during bargaining.
- Draft summaries of tentative agreements and lead the implementation of bargained changes following bargaining; and assist with the development of financial analyses, plan documents, and other products.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of professional experience in benefits administration and/or policy development.
Professional experience must include at least one combined year of experience with one or more of the following:
- Performing policy research
- Tracking legislation and/or rulemaking processes
- Providing formal policy advice
- Interpreting the impact of policies
- Implementing new policies into existing practices
- Experience in program budget management or development
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, law or related field
- Advanced degree in law, public health, public policy, public administration, health economics or related field.
- Background in Minnesota health policy, managed care, health economics, insurance benefits, or health care programs
- Experience in health policy development and implementation.
- Strong budget development or analysis experience
- Experience with collective bargaining or working with labor unions.
- Strong understanding of industry trends, strategies, and requirements for employee benefits programs
- Experience planning, leading, and facilitating meetings.
- Experience in working with the legislative process, drafting, and interpreting legislation or legislative budgets.
Physical Requirements
Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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 job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Anne Ward at anne.ward@state.mn.us or 651-757-1789.
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 Anne Ward at anne.ward@state.mn.us.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
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