Medicaid Tribal Liaison and Policy Analyst - Human Services Program Consultant

Job Title

Medicaid Tribal Liaison and Policy Analyst

• Agency:
  Human Services Department
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
• Mandatory Travel:
  No
• Salary: $36.59 – $54.25 per hour; $76,399 – $113,274 per year

The Medicaid Tribal Liaison and Policy Analyst serves as the primary conduit between the Office of the Medicaid Director, the Deputy Commissioner, the Indian Health Service, and tribal health‑care officials. The role facilitates government‑to‑government communication, supports the agency’s legal and policy work related to tribal participation in Minnesota’s Medicaid and Minnesota Care programs, and leads outreach and information‑gathering efforts with American Indian and tribal partners.

• Act as liaison between the Human Services Department and tribal governments, ensuring policy, program, and program delivery issues are accurately represented and addressed.
• Provide legal and policy support regarding state and federal Medicaid law, including interpreting statutes, regulations, and sub‑regulatory guidance.
• Serve as the primary contact and lead for Federal Relations outreach, including quarterly Tribal Health Director’s Meetings and the American Indian Monthly Roundtable.
• Offer technical expertise, consultation, and research support to the Office of Tribal and Urban Indian Relations, the Office of the Medicaid Director, and Deputy Commissioner across all DHS administrations.
• Respond to inquiries about Medicaid and Minnesota Care policies related to tribal providers, ensuring timely and accurate answers.
• Maintain and develop Minnesota’s Medicaid state plan, drafting, gathering, and tracking public comments, and supporting responses to CMS inquiries.
• Disseminate summaries of new federal guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring programs are administered in accordance with the state plan and waivers.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between tribal officials and the agency.

• Three (3) years of experience working with tribal government officials on human services program administration.
• Experience with tribal health‑care delivery systems or direct service provision on a reservation or with an American Indian organization.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing state and federal statutes, regulations, and sub‑regulatory guidance, and providing written summaries to managers and executives.

• Demonstrated and operational understanding of Minnesota’s Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care programs.
• Knowledge of principles of group dynamics, facilitation, mediation, and problem resolution.
• Ability to monitor relevant changes in law and regulations.
• Ability to understand the interactive nature and implications of federal and state statute and regulation.
• Ability to develop, write, interpret, and apply complex policy and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills to engage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Resume must clearly describe experience in the areas listed, indicating start and end month and year for each position. Reference checks and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility, diabetes, and dental care)
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after three years of employment
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free health, dental, and dependent‑care expense accounts
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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