Link to Posting: Director of Legislation and External Affairs - ADSA, BHA, HCA

***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***

***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 incumbent(s) will serve as Director of Legislation and External Affairs. This posting is available for three (3) distinct positions:

• Director of Legislation and External Affairs – Behavioral Health Administration (BHA);
• Director of Legislation and External Affairs – Aging and Disability Servies Administration (ADSA); and
• Director of Legislation and External Affairs – Health Care Administration (HCA).

These positions direct the legislative agenda for their respective Administration and Divisions. The incumbent(s) is responsible for leading the development of department and administration priority change initiatives, with a focus on initiatives that result in legislation. 

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Directing and leading the legislative policy and budget agenda for assigned administration(s).
• Leading major policy and legislative change initiatives across the agency.
• Providing lead work and mentoring the assigned legislation liaison(s), administration and division-level such as legislative coordinators.
• Strengthening and managing relations related to legislative initiatives, DHS legislative process, and community priorities.
• Acting as representative of the agency at legislative and community meetings.
• Interpreting legislative language and drafting Governor’s policy and budget bills, as well as technical assistance for community partners.

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, day and year for each job held.**

Four (4) years advanced level policy analysis experience with the primary focus being directly engaged in the legislative process. 

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Facilitating the development of consensus among many parties that represent diverse points of view.
• Organization tracking, prioritizing, and understanding large amounts of information.
• Advanced level policy analysis experience supported by relevant experience to monitor and develop policy recommendations and long-term financial strategies. 
• Understanding of statutory, session law, and administrative rule construction and interpretation, with some experience drafting legislation.
• Public speaking experience and presentation skills to effectively present policy, legislative, and other information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience engaged in the Minnesota legislative process with a focus on health and human services.
• A Master’s degree in public affairs, public policy law, or similar area of study.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working on public policy development for Medicaid and related human services programs.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to leadership executives, community organizations, and legislators.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.