Working Title: Transforming Maternal Health Initiatives Project Director

Job Class: Human Services Manager 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 84561

• 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 : 03/04/2025

• Closing Date : 03/24/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Office of Medicaid Medical Director

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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 provides advanced project management, research experience and policy development with a distinct focus on maternal and child health.

Duties of this position may include:

• Manages federal demonstration models, develops, and executes studies of health care needs, utilization, service delivery, costs, alternative payment methodologies and outcomes; health disparities; and other epidemiological and demographic studies as needed by the administration in concert with maternal health providers, MHCP members and partners through a population health and health equity lens with a community-centered approach.

• Provides supervision and direction for direct reports and expertise in research methodologies, measurement development/analysis, fiscal management and compliance with federal grants, structural inequity, and oral and written communication of best practices for maternal and child health.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a principal investigator, supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

o 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

5 years of specialized professional experience in child and maternal health policy and program administration.

Experience must demonstrate:

· Scientific theory, hypothesis testing, survey research techniques, data collection, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation; analysis, including multiple regression techniques

· Planning, executing, evaluating, and reporting research results of studies conducted in the medical, public health, and social sciences

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Health Science or Social Science

• Ability to research, write and orally present complex documents including non-technical and technical reports.

• Understanding of the department’s health care purchasing strategies, data systems, and the salient issues regarding provision of maternal and child health services through both managed care and fee-for-service structures.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders, including community based organizations, government agencies, contractors, health plans, and providers.

• Proven ability to lead a team, including experience managing staff and providing direction to cross-functional teams. Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, with the ability to meet deadlines, manage resources, and identify risks and solutions.

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.