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Working Title: Director of Regulatory & Health Policy Strategy

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Commerce Department

+ **Job ID** : 87318

+ **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** : 07/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/29/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Insurance / Ins Deputy

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **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 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.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.

This position oversees the health regulation and policy work for the Department of Commerce Insurance Division. This includes managing the work of the health filing team and the health policy team. This position leads health policy work for the division, which includes identifying market trends and proposing policy solutions to address market concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of strategic, high-level management and leadership experience that includes:

+ Experience in the health insurance industry or related field.

+ Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff.

_Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program._

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Risk Management and Insurance or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Risk Management and Insurance or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Experience analyzing the insurance market to inform policy decisions.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of the development and implementation of programs or policies.

+ Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Policial Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Risk Management and Insurance, or a closely related field.

+ Experience working in a regulatory environment.

+ Experience in a government position, conducting research and analyzing insurance policies.

+ Experience investigating complex insurance matters and analyzing insurance forms and policies that involve diverse stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated experience reading, interpreting and communicating insurance statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check, and drivers' license 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.