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Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 83888

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/04/2025

• Closing Date : 02/18/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) Fraud SIRS Legal Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $42.31 - $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 - $131,022 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) with occasional meetings in the office.

*Minimum travel, up to approximately 5% .

The incumbent in this role performs research and provide legal advice and strategies to assigned business units of the Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department staff and counsel whose work intersects with OIG, regulated providers and programs, and the general public regarding application of statutes and rules under the OIG’s jurisdiction.

Assigned business units for this incumbent include regulatory and enforcement units overseeing Medicaid program integrity, specifically with a focus on investigations and audits related to Substance Use Disorder Service providers and Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) service providers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide legal research and advice on applicability and interpretation of all aspects of regulation and program integrity related to substance use disorder treatment and early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention.

• Provide legal analysis and advice with respect to the application of state and federal statutes, rules, and case law to fact situations under review or investigation by assigned business units .

• Develop legal strategies for approaching litigation and compliance questions unique to the primary business area that will serve as guide for other attorneys who support litigation in the primary business area.

• Conduct legal analysis and provide legal advice and practical assistance to Department policy staff and General Counsel’s Office in development and implementation of federal programs, the state plan, and grants to assure inclusion of program integrity aspects that are enforceable by Department staff in incumbent’s assigned business units.

• Advise, negotiate, and draft professional and technical contracts as needed for assigned business units.

• Serve as the Minnesota Government Data Practices designee for assigned business units.

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.

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;

• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;

• At least five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;

• Ability to develop legal advice and litigation strategies independently;

• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters;

• Litigation and negotiation experience; and

• Experience in multiple areas of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administrative law related to the work of the assigned business areas, and other areas of law related to Department of Human Services (DHS) programs.Related areas of law include:

• State and Federal False Claims Acts

• Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Act (21 USC Chapter 16)

• Federal Recovery Services Block Grant Act (42 USC Chapter 7)

• FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy

• Social Security Act, Title XI

• 42 CFR 455 (Program Integrity: Medicaid)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245 (Department of Human Services)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 256 (Human Services)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 256B (Medical Assistance for Needy Persons)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 254B (Substance Use Disorder Treatment)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245G (Substance Use Disorder Licensed Treatment Facilities)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245F (Withdrawal Management Programs)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Government Data Practices Act)

• Minnesota Statutes Chapter 14 (Administrative Procedure)

• Experience working for or advising a government agency or organization.

• Articulate agency goals and objectives and assist staff in developing and completing work plans consistent with the agency’s mission.

• Strong analytical skills to assimilate information and apply it in strategic, decision-making processes.

• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to persons with non-legal backgrounds.

• Analyze business and performance data to identify redundancies, gaps, and inefficiencies.

• Introduce and implement business process changes that will streamline and improve processes.

• Strong emotional intelligence, strategic leadership, change management, and diversity equity and inclusion skills.

• Knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to advise on the development of legislation affecting Medicaid program integrity and to identify agency-wide implications.

• Understand how the business of OIG fits within the context of the business of the Department as a whole to, provide advice consistent with Department-wide objectives.

• Communicate effectively with large and varied constituency, including other areas within the Department of Human Services, legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General’s Office, state and local federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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.