Supervisor, Family Health Benefit Policy and Programs - Human Services Supervisor 3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Supervisor, Family Health Benefit Policy and Programs in St. Paul.

This role oversees the health improvement and benefit design division's family health benefit policy work and manages staff of five direct reports to advance MHCP outcomes. You will align policies with federal/state requirements, coordinate with PHI and other HIBD colleagues, and lead in creating equitable, data-informed programs for perinatal, pediatric, and adolescent health within MHCP.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience with Medicaid health policy, benefits, or health care delivery, especially maternal, child, or reproductive health.
• Knowledge of Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care and their impact on policy and operations.
• Experience with grant/contract administration, financial accountability, data integrity, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative supervision of the Health Improvement Benefit Design division's family health programs and staff (five direct reports).
• Develop and integrate policy and program activities to improve MHCP outcomes for perinatal, infant, child, and adolescent populations.
• Coordinate with PHI and HIBD teams to ensure alignment with division goals and federal/state requirements.

Skills

Medicaid policy

Grant & contract mgmt

Maternal-child health

Job description

Working Title: Supervisor, Family Health Benefit Policy and Programs

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 98001
• 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 : 10/27/2026
• Closing Date : 11/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Health Improvement Benefit Design
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

This position is eligible for telework 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.

This position provides administrative supervision of the health improvement and benefit design (HIBD) division’s family health benefit policies and programs, integrating program and policy activities to plan, deliver, and monitor services that improve outcomes for pregnant people, infants, children, and adolescents enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP). This position is accountable for three main program areas: the perinatal/reproductive health benefit coverage policy for MHCP; the Integrated Care for High-Risk Pregnancies (ICHRP) program; and the Child & TC program, the State’s Early, Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. This position hires, trains, directs, evaluates, and coaches assigned staff, including five direct reports; sets priorities and individual work assignments consistent with Population Health Innovation (PHI) and HIBD goals; and monitors program compliance with federal and state requirements.

This position manages staff whose work spans grants and contracts, policy development, program design, and community/member engagement as it relates to family health programming, and coordinates closely with the PHI Manager and other HIBD colleagues to ensure family health policy and programs are integrated with the division’s broader Medicaid coverage policy work.

All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the OrganizationGetting Work Done

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years experience working with Medicaid health policy, benefits, or health care delivery system s particularly maternal, child, or reproductive health.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care arrangements and their implications for family health benefit policy and program operations.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for grant and contract administration, financial accountability, data integrity, and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of maternal-child health initiatives in Medicaid and public health to improve health outcomes and address health disparities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in oral and written communication, consensus-building, negotiation, and presenting complex policy information to diverse audiences.
• Skill in analyzing program data, evaluating performance, and developing evidence-based recommendations for program improvement.
• Ability to identify internal and external pressures/roadblocks that impact or may impact the work of the agency and navigate them effectively.
• Experience in managing team members and engaging in performance management-based conversations.
• Demonstrated ability using customer-centered approaches to improve procedures, operations or services.
• Variety of experiences working with and communicating effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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.