Health System Performance Planner - Planner Principal State

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Health System Performance Planner to lead efforts in strengthening Minnesota’s public health system. The role focuses on transforming and improving system performance, engaging with state, local, and Tribal partners to measure and enhance outcomes.

You will develop, coordinate, and manage projects, analyze data, and provide strategic recommendations to advance equity and responsiveness in public health.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience managing public health performance or quality improvement projects.
• Experience with performance measurement, analyzing data, and quality improvement.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and facilitating meetings.
• Experience working for government state, local or tribal public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Transformation projects
• Facilitate strategic Workgroups
• Develop and communicate strategic plans
• Support system performance monitoring
• Respond to public health emergencies

Skills

Project management

Performance measurement

Data analysis

Report preparation

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Health System Performance Planner - Planner Principal State

Working Title: Health System Performance Planner - Planner Principal State
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 96963
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health
• Division/Unit: Public Health Strategy and Partnership (PHSP) / System Transformation Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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.

Job Summary

The Center for Public Health Practice within the Public Health Strategic Partnerships Division is seeking a dedicated professional to lead efforts in strengthening Minnesota’s public health system. The person in this role will develop, coordinate, and manage projects focused on transforming and improving the system’s responsiveness, performance, and accountability. Using collaborative, co‑creative methods, they will engage with state, local, and Tribal partners to measure, monitor, and enhance system performance. The position involves working with diverse stakeholders, analyzing data, facilitating workgroups, and providing strategic recommendations to advance a seamless and equitable public health system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead System Transformation projects
• Facilitate strategic Workgroups
• Develop and communicate strategic plans
• Support system performance monitoring
• Respond to public health emergencies

This position is hybrid (telework based out of the new hires home office and their nearest MDH district office). The location of this position will be determined by the top candidate. MDH district office locations include St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Bemidji, Fergus Falls and Mankato. Commuting to the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state may be required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Three (3) years of experience in managing public health performance or quality improvement projects, including:

• Experience in project management and working with public health agencies or local health departments.
• Experience with performance measurement, analyzing data, and quality improvement.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and facilitating meetings.
• Experience working for Government State, Local or Tribal Public Health.

Qualifications to be further be assessed during the interview process:

• Familiarity with performance improvement tools and strategies.
• Understanding of public health reporting requirements.
• Ability to include fairness and equity principles in public health work.
• Communication skills that allow clear reporting, presenting and leading.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws that relate to public health programs.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing situations and complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Equivalencies:
A bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. An associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with local public health agencies and diverse community partners is preferred.
• A master’s degree in public health, Public Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies, and procedures.

Additional Requirements

T his position requires successful completion of an employment reference check.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADACoordinator at
[e-mail] .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improvethe health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities arethriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor inpromoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities