Policy and Program Analyst

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is launching a new Paid Leave program aimed at providing wage replacement for workers in Minnesota. The Policy and Program Analyst will play a key role in developing policy positions, conducting research, and coordinating with various teams to ensure the program is user-friendly and accessible.

Responsibilities:

• Develop policy positions on issues related to program implementation and administration
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on the statute, regulations, and policy surrounding Paid Leave
• Research and develop primary and secondary evidence to advance and support policy positions
• Coordinate with teams across public engagement, external communications, data, user experience, and others to produce evidence-based insights
• Act as a resource to all Paid Leave staff and partners to assist in resolving difficult or complex cases for users of the Paid Leave program
• Clearly document regulatory and legislative decisions while also anticipating and articulating potential impacts to program implementation and product development
• Leverage a diverse range of analytical techniques to identify and implement opportunities that enhance access, alignment, and utilization of the Paid Leave program

Requirements:

• Three (3) years of experience conducting policy and program analysis
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
• Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policies
• Experience developing policy documents, briefs, or presentations
• Experience organizing projects with others, establishing goals and timetables, clarifying mutual expectations, and evaluating results
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders to respond openly to request and concerns
• Skill in analytical problem-solving