Regional Federal Operations Executive Manager - Health Program Manager Senior

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* Working Title:

Regional Federal Operations Executive Manager*
* ** Job Class:
Health Program Manager Senior*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 96602

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** Location** :
Varies

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers.

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** Date Posted** : 09/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/22/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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** Division/Unit** :
Health Regulation / Executive Operations

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 25%

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** Salary Range:**  $48.21 - $69.21 / hourly; $100,662 - $144,510 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Managerial Plan

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where your passion for public health will help make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Health Regulation Division (HRD) protects the health and safety of Minnesotans by monitoring compliance with many of the laws and rules designed to protect them.

As part of the executive team, the Regional Operations Executive Manager will act as a subject matter expert related to federal health regulations and provide strategic input into the overall direction of the division based on direction, requirements and actions requested by the Federal regulators.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead, promote, and support Federal Operations and the management team while serving as the key leader for overall operations of the Federal Team.  as a strategic partner with the Health Regulation executive team to develop and maintain compliant policies and operating standards, and support division staff enforcing regulatory requirements.

+ Manage state and federal regulatory requirements that include the preparation of services associated with evaluations and other work.

+ Act as an expert on services through contact with stakeholders, providers, associations, customers, providers, internal personnel, state, and federal regulatory agents and/or officials.

+ Support new program/service development, government relations, and services supporting the Minnesota Department of Health.

+ Work as a strategic partner to anticipate and develop future services and develop program guidelines and practices for all new services associated with state and federal requirements.

+ Work in close coordination with the regional operations team and have a strong understanding of Federal requirements, State Licensure and Vulnerable Adult requirements.

_In accordance with_  HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework ()  _, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date.

The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state._

** This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Travel to the St. Paul office location may be required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to plan guidelines.*
* ** Position location will be determined by the top candidate and be based out of one of the following MDH office locations:
St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* Four (4) years of experience in a public health or human services program including:

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Experience with health care delivery systems including administrative processes; and federal and state statutes and laws pertaining to health care facilities and other regulated establishments and providers.

+ Experience in clinical and health care investigations.

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Experience with preparing and planning budgets.

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Demonstrated leadership experience that may include any of the following:

+ Experience…