Job Details Working Title: Business Continuity and Risk Management Planner Job Class: Management Analyst 4 Agency: Human Services Dept - Job ID: 96219
- 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: 08/11/2026
- Closing Date: 08/24/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Assistant Commissioner
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / 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 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.
Job Summary 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. Thispositionisresponsiblefordeveloping,managing and leading the following functions:
- HCA risk managementactivities
- HCA business continuityplanning
- Integration of compliance functions with risk management
- Integration of business administration activities that support HCA project management, continuity of policies and continuous improvement
- Other HCA planninginitiatives
The incumbent works with all Health Care divisions and department-wide counterparts on these and other ongoing and short-term projects. Most projects require planning, facilitation, assessment, and reporting. This person provides project management expertise and serves as a collaborative member of the Chief Administrative Officer team. When in this role, the incumbent becomes directly involved in large-scale initiatives and projects associated with risk management, program integrity, business continuity and administrative analysis and improvements for HCA.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 3 years of work experience in project management in a medium to large organization (500+ employees, multiple locations).
Experience must demonstrate:
- Experience in business continuity concepts, planning approaches, standards and best practices or similar types ofactivity.
- Project management experience in designing and implementing work plans to accomplish program goals.
- Applied knowledge of risk management principles and methodology within a multi-divisional organization.
- Demonstrated success completing complex projects, working both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications - Have leadership skills sufficient to direct the work of others and bring projects to conclusion within a specified budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Broad programmatic and business process-focused understanding of the Medicaidenterprise.
- Possess team leadership ability and knowhow; be able to assemble teams of project staff, track processes and deliverables and provide logistical direction for time-sensitiveprojects.
- Have an understanding of and the ability to research federal and state laws andpolicies.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of tracking and reporting methods, formats andtools.
- Be a skilled writer with the ability to produce project and other types ofdocumentation.
- Analyze abstract data, draw inferences, and communicate these inferences both orally and inwriting.
- Able to clearly format and present information, including the results of analysis in clear and concise reports for project sponsors, management andCMS.
- Perform effectively, set and manage priorities under demanding deadlines and continuously fluctuating regulations and organizationalrelationships.
- Ability to champion large scale administrative projects with focus on details as well as timelines.
- Variety of experiences working 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.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
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Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Jill at
[email protected] 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 Kelly Ellich at
[email protected] .