JOB SUMMARY

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.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 3 years.
As the Legislative Consultant, you will lead legislative policy work and monitor federal actions impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans. The incumbent will coordinate activities across agencies in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Resettlement Programs Office (RPO) and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of New Americans (ONA) to support informed leadership, coordinated action, and operational effectiveness across state agencies and partners working closely with legislative leads and program directors to manage and implement activities on cross-cutting issues.
This role coordinates efforts which empowers staff and leadership across state agencies with timely information and analysis for informed decision positioning the state to welcome newcomers and attract global talent to meet local workforce needs.

*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.*

Three (3) years’ experience in public policy.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Expert-level experience conducting policy analysis related to laws and regulations impacting new Americans.
• Expert-level experience coordinating delivery of policy analysis to diverse stakeholders.
• Direct experience with legislative processes.
• Experience managing cross-sector projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to complete equity analysis when providing technical assistance on, or developing, legislative proposals.
• Experience coordinating and convening policy workgroups.
• Expert-level experience conducting policy analysis related to laws and regulations impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans.
• Knowledge of Minnesota’s human services and community health delivery systems, including the interaction between counties, the tribes, the state, service providers, and various internal and external stake and how these relationships impact service delivery.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Manage and coordinate legislative activities for the Resettlement Programs Office.
• Track and analyze federal policy and administrative rule changes impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans.
• Develop and facilitate inter-agency engagement on issues impacting New American residents of Minnesota.
• Education and dissemination of timely and accurate information about federal changes impacting the people of Minnesota.
• Special Project Coordination and other duties as assigned.