Retro Review Health Policy Analyst - Agency Policy Specialist

Working Title: Retro Review Health Policy Analyst

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97094

• 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 : 09/17/2026

• Closing Date : 09/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Health Improvement and Benefit Design

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

This position takes a lead role in managing our Retro Review work that is a part of the positions purpose in the analysis and interpretation of health care utilization and claims data for the Health Improvement and Benefit Design (HIBD) division. HIBD’s retrospective, post-payment review program is to understand and improve upon medical services that are delivered to Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members.

The purpose of the position is to look with a broad lens of data at:

1. Health care program policy changes through data analytics and evaluations,

2. Using available data from the retro reviews and other data bases, measure health care utilization and performance against national and state standards of evidence-based care,

3. Measure the impact of DHS or legislatively-initiated policy changes over time and

4. Measure health care outcomes in DHS fee-for-service populations via performance and outcome measurement projects.

In addition, this role looks at the data across services/systems and is responsible for strategically determining in a collaborative fashion, what service to conduct focused review/research to inform current and future policy. This is the division’s responsibilities as the purchaser and manager of the service delivery aspects of Minnesota Health Care Programs. They will interpret internal and external research studies to inform CMS, Health Care Administration (HCA) leadership, and HIBD management and staff determinations regarding policy and program changes.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of specialized professional experience demonstrating the following:

Experience with research methodology including scientific theory, hypothesis testing, survey research techniques, data collection, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation, and statistical analysis including multiple regression techniques.

Developing and leading a project from inception to completion.

Experience with project management, technical and non-technical report writing, and oral presentation of analysis and results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in health services research and/or health care policy.

• Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations governing state and federal health care.

• Excellent communication skills including advanced writing, formal presentation and briefing skills.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.