Job Details Working Title: Insurance Policy Analyst Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal Agency: Commerce Department - Job ID: 97650
- 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: 10/10/2026
- Closing Date: 10/26/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Ins Health Policy
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- 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 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the State of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul. Internal candidates should contact Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions. The Minnesota Department of Commerce regulates the insurance industry in Minnesota to protect consumers and to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace. This position is part of a Health Insurance Policy Team that focuses on individual, small-group, and large-group insurance, as well as supplemental insurance lines.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting policy research and analysis of state and federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting health insurance, pharmacy benefits management, and other related topics.
- Supporting implementation of new and existing health insurance programs, policies, or initiatives created as a result of legislation or programmatic changes.
- Providing technical support and policy analysis for relevant state legislative activity, as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in health insurance policy, insurance regulation, public policy or a related field.
A bachelor's degree in public administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration or a related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration or a related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience
Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Demonstrated skill in communicating complex policy, regulatory, or technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to interpret and analyze federal and/or state laws as well as department and division policies.
- Ability to prioritize work responsibilities, manage a variety of tasks and deadlines, and work well independently.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of Minnesota state statutes related to health insurance
- Experience analyzing complex issues and developing policy recommendations or reports.
Physical Requirements Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a 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 careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at HR.Commerce@state.mn.us or 651-539-1506
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 Human Resources at HR.Commerce@state.mn.us
