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Working Title: Licensing Policy Analyst

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

+ **Job ID** : 88717

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 9/16/25. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position._

+ **Date Posted** : 09/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / Office of Inspector General

+ **Work Shifts** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hour:** 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / 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 Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

_***_** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. ***_

_This position exists to lead the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Program Integrity and Oversight Division's (PIO) legislative and policy work related to fraud and abuse prevention, detection, investigation, enforcement and remedy actions with regard to Minnesota Child Care Program providers, Child Care Assistance Program providers, and public program recipients. With oversight from the OIG Operations, Policy and Analytics Manager along with engagement from the PIO Manager, unit managers, and guidance from Inspector General, the incumbent:_

+ _Coordinates OIG's participation in legislative process and manages a coordinated response to proposals and bills put forth by legislators and stakeholders._

+ _Works with content matter experts to coordinate and manage OIG's preparation and submission of legislation and budget pages for the Governor's budget and DCYF's legislative agenda & serves as PIO's primary contact._

+ _Serves as relationship manager with policy staff across DCYF, and, as appropriate, other state agencies to position PIO as a strategic business partner working to enhance program integrity, continuously improve communication, and establish processes to follow when clarification on policy-related issues is sought._

+ _Engages in advanced level policy/legal research and planning related to the legislative cycle. Provides policy analysis, development, and planning expertise to PIO, the OIG, and the Operations Administration._

+ _Manages special projects and assigned activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to state and federal program integrity laws, related rules, and funding._

+ _Assists staff in cross-departmental policy areas in developing policies and standards that are enforceable; educates colleagues about the intersections between PIO’s work and the policies on which they work in the policy development and policy implementation process._

_The purpose of this position is to (i) lead legislative policy development, communications, reports, and stakeholder engagement efforts for all program integrity related matters, (ii) lead teams of department, cross-agency, county, tribal and other partners to develop statewide policy and service delivery standards to implement state and federal laws, and (iii) identify, design, implement and evaluate trends, policies and procedures to increase program integrity and accountability for DCYF programs of which PIO has oversight authority of._ _The incumbent in this position must be prepared to learn new skill sets and take new directions in response to changes to the federal and state budget, political environment, and industry best practices._

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

_Three (3) years of experience in policy demonstrating the following:_

+ _Ability to identify and evaluate information/data to develop policy and program recommendations_

+ _Ability to apply policy principles to practice and methods_

+ _Demonstrated research and analysis skills_

+ _Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing_

Preferred Qualifications

+ A bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, public administration, social sciences, or policy related field

+ Experience in Project Management

+ Experience working on developing policy proposals and drafting legislation

+ Ability to understand and quickly process data, policy, and research questions

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

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

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.