Cost Based Rates Manager - Human Services Manager 2 - Remote Eligible

Cost Based Rates Manager

Job Class: Human Services Manager 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 04/23/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Health Improvement and Benefit Design

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $44.03 - $63.35 / hourly; $91,934 - $132,274 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive

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.

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.

The purpose of this position is to lead the team of health care staff responsible for establishing rates based on the providers' incurred costs for providing services, hospital rate setting, managing payment policy for Tribal and Indian Health Service providers and systems design for the service coverage available to enrollees in Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare (MNCare), as well as developing and maintaining the requirements and processes for supplemental payments made to various providers.

This position also represents the department's positions at various internal and external forums regarding rate setting policies, rates, and systems design, and provides collaborative leadership to various stakeholders including, but not limited to, enrollees, providers, other third-party payers, department management and staff and the legislature.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

AND

5 years of extensive experience and expertise articulating, interpreting, analyzing and presenting complex health care rates and data, particularly payments made to hospitals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, healthcare policy, math, statistics, or other related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to translate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.