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Working Title: Health Insurance Recovery Unit Manager

Job Class: Human Services Manager 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 91384

+ **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** : 01/13/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 02/03/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

+ **Division/Unit** : Health Care Administration / Integrity and Accountability

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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 will manage the Health Insurance Recovery Unit (HIRU), comprised of the Cost Avoidance and Recovery Program, the Cost Effective Health Insurance Program, the Supplemental Recovery Program, and other special projects and high-priority initiatives. These programs ensure that Medicaid is the payer of last resort pursuant to state and federal law and policy.

HIRU ensures that county staff at the eligibility level understands and administers the Cost Effective Health Insurance Program effectively and accurately. HIRU works with managed care organizations (MCOs) under contract with the State to ensure they are administering the Cost Avoidance and Recovery Program effectively. HIRU works directly with providers and insurance carriers to ensure proper billing and payment for third party liability coverage and encourages open lines of communication amongst these organizations to maximize revenue return to the state.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a 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:

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

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of advanced professional work experience with health insurance recovery or third party liability.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to Medicaid recovery, i.e., cost avoidance, cost recovery, cross-over of child support issues, cost effective insurance

+ Working with federal and state laws and regulations governing Medicaid recovery and cost avoidance in Minnesota

+ Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative processes, document formats and accepted procedures for responding to legislative proposals

Preferred Qualifications

+ A Juris Doctor

+ A license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.

+ Technical expertise in and extensive knowledge of federal laws and regulations related to Medicaid third party recovery.

+ Strong legal research and writing skills.

+ Ability to organize facts and apply legal principles and pertinent legal authorities.

+ Ability to communicate at a high level with a variety of professional and lay persons; identify, articulate, analyze and resolve complex problems having short and long term implications, and effectively interact with and enlist the cooperation of individuals/groups having varied agendas and backgrounds.

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.