CFSS Development and Policy Consultant / Human Services Program Consultant

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota's Department of Human Services is seeking a CFSS Development and Policy Consultant in St. Paul to direct the design and implementation of Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).

You will coordinate policy, budget analysis and the development of an implementation plan across agencies and stakeholders. You will lead stakeholder engagement, provide planning and advisory support for CFSS rollout, and guide cross‑functional teams through a complex, statewide services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures and state laws governing Medical Assistance and Home and Community Based Services.
• Experience with planning, policy analysis, and budgetary analysis to support project management.
• Experience with statistical or research methods to design reports and analyze results.
• Strong communication and collaboration across agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design and development of new CFSS services.
• Lead the CFSS implementation planning and conduct policy and budget analysis.
• Develop and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Provide consultation, planning and coordination to support CFSS implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Policy analysis

Budget analysis

Systems design

Statistical methods

Tools

MMIS experience

Job description

Working Title: CFSS Development and Policy Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97478
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/05/2026
• Closing Date : 10/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS Home Care&Case Mgmt
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

The CFSS Development and Policy Consultant will coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of a major service option, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Responsibilities include:

• Direct the design and development of new CFSS services
• Direct the development of a comprehensive CFSS implementation plan conducts policy and budget analysis
• Develop and facilitate stakeholder engagement
• Provide consultation, communication and planning to support CFSS implementation
• Other duties as assigned

CFSS is replacing Medical Assistance's (MA) Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services as part of two federal State Plan Amendments (1915K and 1915I). The incumbent manages complex statewide systems change using strong policy/procedural knowledge, leadership, analytics and stakeholder relation skills. CFSS is part of MA Reform and involves an array of stakeholder and functions crossing DHS administrations, other state agencies, lead agencies and disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of professional experience in Home and Community Based Services. Experience must include the following:

• Knowledge of and experience with legislative process, state government and DHS policies, procedures, processes, laws and rules, including Medical Assistance and Home and Community Based Services
• Advanced experience with planning, policy analysis, budgetary analysis and systems design processes necessary to carry out project management principles, methods and techniques
• Statistical and/or other research methods sufficient to design and prepare reports, analyze results and critique the analytical methods and results of other professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership sufficient to establish project goals and expectations, anticipate problems, plan contingencies, evaluate results, provide focused feedback, direct work and advise others
• Create operational plans/reports; organize/monitor detailed individual project work plans; prioritize work
• Plan, manage and facilitate meetings; elicit opinions, ideas and concerns, and identify issues to facilitate consensus among a variety of stakeholders, interest groups and constituents
• Work collaboratively with policy leads and others as well as independently in order to achieve project goals and work within project/grant/contract deadlines, respond flexibly to shifting conditions and expectations
• Analyze, document and report on complex legislative, policy and budgetary information; prepare and disseminate information on changes in policies, procedures and protocols
• MMIS experience
• Knowledge/experience in lead agency responsibilities, assessment and case management
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.