Project Manager, Public Health

Senior Planning Fellow – Multisector Healthy Aging Project

MN Management and Budget (MMB) seeks a Senior Planning Fellow to lead and execute a Multisector Healthy Aging Project on the Long‑Range Planning Team. Working closely with the Director of Healthy Aging, this temporary position plays a critical role in advancing a complex multi‑agency initiative:
Developing and delivering a statewide Multisector Healthy Aging Plan, with a focus on implementation, due by the Minnesota Legislature in April 2027.

Pay range: $87,111.00/yr – $/yr

• Coordinate planning and implementation efforts for a project to support vibrant and healthy aging.
• Perform day‑to‑day activities for the Healthy Aging project.
• Develop and execute the vision for the technical and analytical work needed to advance planning and implementation efforts, such as visioning, scenario planning, demographic modeling, economic analysis, etc.
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of project products and outputs and communication of those products and outputs.
• Assemble and coordinate working groups of state leaders and staff, as well as external advisors, to advance planning and implementation efforts.

Telework options for this position depend on the employee’s residence. With approval, employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees living 50 miles or more, and residing in Minnesota, may telework more than 50% with approval.

• Four (4) years of experience leading or coordinating complex, multi‑agency projects related to public policy or program implementation.

• Demonstrated experience in Healthy Aging (e.g., policy, initiatives, and services) that impacts healthy, vibrant aging across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated project and stakeholder management experience, including the ability to organize and execute work based on project goals, prioritize amid competing interests, and engage a variety of stakeholders to advance the work.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey complex and intricate technical information to technical and non‑technical audiences in a professional and respectful manner.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work and collaborate with senior leaders to accomplish objectives and gain consensus on key priorities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate under minimal direction, including proactively anticipating barriers and adapting to overcome challenges.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, public health, public affairs, planning, economics, political science, sociology, human services, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A Master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; a PhD substitutes for twenty‑four (24) months of experience.

• Advanced degree or certificate in public policy, public administration, public health, urban planning, economics, geography, environmental sciences, journalism, law, engineering or a related field.
• Lived experience relevant to improving the lives of older Minnesotans (e.g., personal, family, or community experiences related to healthy aging services).
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to guide diverse groups through complex discussions and balance competing viewpoints to move teams toward shared understanding and actionable outcomes.
• Experience with public sector organizations, including policy development and program implementation. Knowledge of Minnesota’s legislative process, state policies, procedures and practices, and research institution landscape.

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MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!