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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Working Title: Policy and Program Analyst Job Class: Management Analyst 4 Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development Job ID: 80254 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week 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 09/23/2024. Date Posted: 09/17/2024 Closing Date: 09/30/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE Division/Unit: Paid Family & Medical Leave Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes 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 About the Paid Leave Division: Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program. The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans. Position Purpose: This position plays a critical role on the Paid Leave team, at the intersection of policy development and business analysis. This position advises program staff on policy interpretations, conducts research to develop and inform policy positions, and proposes regulatory and legislative policy changes. This position will work across the Product and Strategy teams to ensure the Paid Leave program has a system that is easy to use and accessible for all Minnesotans. Key Responsibilities: Develop policy positions on issues related to program implementation and administration Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on the statute, regulations, and pol cy surrounding Paid Leave Research and develop primary and secondary evidence to advance and support policy positions Coordinate with teams across public engagement, external communications, data, user experience, and others to produce evidence-based insights Act as a resource to all Paid Leave staff and partners to assist in resolving difficult or complex cases for users of the Paid Leave program Clearly document regulatory and legislative decisions while also anticipating and articulating potential impacts to program implementation and product development Leverage a diverse range of analytical techniques to identify and implement opportunities that enhance access, alignment, and utilization of the Paid Leave program This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Three (3) years of experience* conducting policy and program analysis *Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policies Analytical problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders to respond openly to requests and concerns Experience developing policy documents, briefs, or presentations Experience organizing projects with others, establishing goals and timetables, clarifying mutual expectations, and evaluating results Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and/or experience with a variety of data analyses and research techniques including interviews, focus groups, and user research Experience with State policy development, legislative processes, and rulemaking Ability to deal with ambiguity, start-up environment, little or no procedural precedent Ability to effectively work in a team environment by incorporation of internal and external stakeholders into decisions and actions Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures Additional Requirements A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: Criminal Background Check Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only) Employment Reference Check Conflict of Interview Review Driver's Record Check The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Application Details How to Apply Connect 700 Program To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us . Veterans To be considered with Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application and submit a copy of your DD-214 form and other required documentation to talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us by the closing date. Recently Separated Veterans (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation