Federal Compliance Analyst / Human Services Program Representative 2

Federal Compliance Analyst

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Department

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Department / MAPE DHS Central Office

Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) Background (BG) Studies Comp Management

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 (DHS) 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 Work You'll Do Is More Than Just A Job

The Background Studies Division (BGS) in the Office of Inspector General is seeking a Federal Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance Management Office. As Federal Compliance Analyst, you will lead research, analysis, planning and implementation of regulatory changes, legislative initiatives, and new policy provisions that impact state and federal laws related to DHS' statewide background study systems and the partners BGS serves. As a principal staff person within the BGS Compliance Management Office, the Federal Compliance Analyst is responsible for delivering highly technical analysis and compliance expertise related to over 60+ background study service types, inclusive of licensed and non-licensed providers, that traverse publicly funded healthcare and human services programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with BGS business areas and other division and agency partners to strengthen knowledge of background studies regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a compliance liaison within and for the BGS Division with other MN DHS administrations, the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and other key state agency partners.
• Serve as a technical expert for BGS Division's participation in State of Minnesota partner agency federally required state plans and waiver plans, and federal audits, site visits, and monitoring activities.
• Engage in research of state and federal background check laws and regulations; and remain apprised of changes and updates.
• Respond to internal regulatory and compliance inquiries and resolve issues on federal compliance topics.
• Contribute to the development and review of legislative policy and budget proposals.
• Collaborate with the BGS quality management staff on internal audit reviews and data analysis, providing expertise on the division's policies and procures related to federal compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Three (3) years of compliance or policy development experience in a regulatory program or similar field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret state and federal health and human services statutes, regulatory guidelines, reports, and legal documents to develop policy and program recommendations.
• Knowledge of legislation, rulemaking, and policy and procedure implementation processes governing health and human services programs.
• Ability to identify and evaluate information or data and develop policy or program recommendations.
• Proficiency and experience in using computers/technology including, collaborative platforms such as SharePoint, WebEx; and Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, public administration, law, or health policy related field.

Knowledge of:

• Office of Inspector General (OIG) – regulatory and compliance role, functions, and relationship to Department of Human Services (DHS).
• Human Services Background Studies Act, MN Statutes, Chapter 245C.
• Background study system; or the NET Study 2.0 system and other office technologies, applications and functionality.
• DHS background study processes and workflows.
• State and federal laws and rules pertaining to conducting background studies on persons providing direct contact services in programs licensed or regulated by the DHS, DCYF, or the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Certification in Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness.
• Experience with federal or state compliance monitoring and ability to propose or design compliance solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex information.
• Ability to organize/prioritize workload independently and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience partnering across business areas and working in a collaborative environment.
• Highly skilled in communicating both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• Criminal background check
• Reference check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
• Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

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.