Minnesota Department of Health · 18 hours ago
Policy and Systems Manager - Admin Officer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$34.66/hr - $50.52/hr
2+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Health is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Policy and Systems Manager will lead the strategic development and implementation of policy initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities affecting African Americans in Minnesota, while coordinating with various stakeholders and programs to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of policy and systems-level initiatives for the Office of African American Health (OAAH)
Serve as the policy coordinator for OAAH, and the primary legislative and policy lead between OAAH and the African American Health State Advisory Council (AAHSAC)
Support statutory responsibilities, advisory council coordination, legislative priorities, and reporting requirements
Identify and address systemic barriers contributing to health disparities impacting the health of African Americans in Minnesota
Translate community-identified priorities, advisory council recommendations, legislative direction, and data-informed insights into actionable policy proposals and cross-sector systems-change strategies across key sectors including public health, health care, environment, housing, education, employment, and criminal justice
Serve as the programmatic lead for the African American Health and Wellbeing Programs Collective, an internal MDH collaborative initiative
Convene and coordinate internal MDH programs, support shared planning and collaboration, and integrate policy and systems thinking across programs, grantmaking, data, partner engagement, advisory processes, and legislative priorities
Provide coordination and technical support to local public health partners to strengthen policy implementation and systems alignment at the community level
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in policy development, systems-change strategy, or legislative analysis in a government, public health, or community setting focused on advancing health equity or improving outcomes for African American populations
Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, advisory councils, and/or advocacy coalitions to co-create policy solutions that reflect lived experience and community priorities
Demonstrated leadership in one of the following: Experience as a supervisor, lead workers, team lead, project lead; Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI, L4, Everyday Leaders); Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization; A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment
Experience designing, advancing, and implementing policy and system-change strategies in response to health disparities, systemic inequities, or legislative directives
Demonstrated ability to develop policy briefs, white papers, legislative reports, and strategic recommendations tailored to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, agency staff, and community leaders
Familiarity with state and local government systems, including legislative processes, administrative rules, and interagency coordination
Proven ability to work across sectors such as healthcare, housing, education, criminal justice, environment, and economic development to support comprehensive systems transformation
Preferred
Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative landscape, public health system, and MDH priorities and structures
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across lines of difference, build trust, and sustain collaborative partnerships
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder working groups, interagency teams, or cross-functional policy initiatives in dynamic and politically sensitive environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into culturally relevant, actionable content
Strong knowledge of structural and historical determinants of African American health and the ability to apply equity and public health frameworks to policy analysis and systems design
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health is a government organization that provides health care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Alexis Isaacson
Strategic Staffing Partner
Anne Nelson
Partner Engagement and Communications Specialist
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