DWRS Compliance & Policy Data Analyst (Remote)

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Waiver Rate System Compliance Analyst at the State of Minnesota will ensure accuracy and consistency of DWRS rate calculations and waiver service agreements. You will perform quality assurance reviews, data analyses, and policy guidance to support fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with the Fiscal Policy and Operations team and external partners, you will implement process improvements and maintain guidance materials to ensure equitable DWRS application

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in quality assurance review and analysis.
• Experience with Minnesota’s disability waiver programs, systems, financing, providers, and related federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, regulations, and policy sufficient to ensure program compliance

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular data analysis related to disability waiver service rate calculations and authorizations
• Work within the Fiscal Policy and Operations team and across the Disability Services Division to support lead agency and provider partners in ensuring service rates are correct
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and analyses of DWRS rate calculations, waiver service agreements, and related data to ensure accurate, equitable, and compliant application of DWRS methodologies in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policy
• Develop, maintain, and update policy and process guidance, resources, and related materials for external and internal partners to ensure accurate, equitable, and consistent application of DWRS rate methodologies in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and program requirements
• Analyze DWRS policies, processes, and operational data to develop, implement, and monitor process improvements that enhance fiscal integrity, operational effectiveness, and compliance with program requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Data Analytics or related field

Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

The Disability Waiver Rate System Compliance Analyst at the State of Minnesota will ensure accuracy and consistency of DWRS rate calculations and waiver service agreements. You will perform quality assurance reviews, data analyses, and policy guidance to support fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with the Fiscal Policy and Operations team and external partners, you will implement process improvements and maintain guidance materials to ensure equitable DWRS application