Public Health System Strategy Planning Director - Planning Director State

Public Health System Strategy Planning Director – Planning Director State

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• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/12/2026.
• Date Posted: 01/06/2026
• Closing Date: 01/20/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit:
  Public Health Strategy and Partnership / Director's Office
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday – Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes – Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $37.26 – $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 – $115,716 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

Join a mission‑driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), using your expertise to contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

This position exists to plan and coordinate the activities of the Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division to build a more seamless, responsive, publicly supported public health system for Minnesota in collaboration with state, local, and Tribal public health partners.

Working as the Public Health System Strategy Planning Director, you will:

• Design and implement strategies, projects, and activities aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation in coordination with key partners, including the Center for Public Health Practice, Office of American Indian Health, MDH leadership, the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee, Local Public Health Association, and Tribal Nations.
• Serve as lead worker and coordinate with MDH and Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division staff (including the Center for Public Health Practice) to ensure strategies, projects, and activities are aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation.
• Provide planning and facilitation support to the Joint Leadership Team so that they can fulfill their role in providing thought leadership and direction for public health system transformation.

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location.

Four (4) years of experience that includes planning, leading or coordinating/managing projects.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and to collaboratively work across a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor and report on a strategic plan.
• Ability to inspire others towards new concepts, changing processes or a common vision or goal.

• Doctorate degree = Twenty‑four (24) months
• Master's degree = 18 months
• Bachelor's degree = 12 months
• Associate degree = 6 months

• Advanced‑level knowledge of planning and system change methodologies and their application within and across large or complex organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including national standards, state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Project administration experience sufficient to analyze cost‑benefit considerations, design, plan, establish time and cost controls, monitor progress and evaluate project results.
• Extensive knowledge of Minnesota's state, local, and tribal public health partnership; tribal sovereignty; and MDH mission,…