Legal And Compliance Manager - State Program Administrator Manager Senior

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Working Title: Legal and Compliance Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Administration Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 01/02/2024
• Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of resumes to begin after 01/22/2024.
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial
• Division/Unit: MMCAP Program
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $39.35 - $56.61 / hourly; $82,162 - $118,201 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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Job Summary
MMCAP Infuse is a government cooperative purchasing organization for government facilities in all 50 states. MMCAP Infuse is operated by the State of Minnesota's Department of Administration - Office of State Procurement ( https://infuse-mn.gov ).
We are seeking a Legal and Compliance Manager to develop and coordinate a program to provide Legal and technical assistance to MMCAP leadership, direct legal review across MMCAP's departments, and ensure contract compliance. This includes:

• Establish, implement, and lead theLegal and Compliance (LAC) Unit so that MMCAP's national multi-State Program contracts are reviewed in a timely manner and are in compliance with all state and federal legal contracting requirements; and that MMCAP secures compliance from the pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services community in the delivery of MMCAP's membership programs.
• Organize and manage the LAC work unit and staff to effectively and efficiently implement program goals, objectives, and performance measures, along with developing and implementing needed policies and proceduresin support of MMCAP's business needs.
• Direct Legal and Compliance reviews of MMCAP's seven (7) national multi-State Programs to ensure respective business objectives are achieved in a Legal and timely manner.
• Provide Legal and technical assistance to MMCAP leadership on significant issues affecting its business so that it may take appropriate action, if needed.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in contract negotiations, addressing legal issues, or reviewing documents/contracts for compliance.
• High-level acumen regarding federal and state laws relating to procurement, antitrust, and group purchasing organizations.
• Ability to manage and lead professional staff.
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills necessary to build consensus and reconcile opposing views, lead effective negotiations, and work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and address problems and opportunities and give efficient and effective legal/business advice.
• Strong analytical skills to create input and direction for a strategic policy.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations to establish compliance.
• Strong dispute resolution skills.
• Strong communication (oral and written), human relations, and diplomacy skills to work with stakeholders, members, wholesalers, and other distribution professionals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in achieving program efficiency and contract compliance.
• Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume and highly-regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of group purchasing organizations (GPO); medical supplies organizations; GPO business model objectives; as well as statutory, policy, and overall legal requirements for all steps of a multi-state contracting process.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with MMCAP teams and a variety of federal, state, and local stakeholders.
• Knowledge and skill in drafting and ability in negotiating contracts.
• Ability to create and draft policies and procedures to promote and advance business.

Additional Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and education/license verificationthrough American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us or 651-201-2434 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us .
About the Department of Administration
The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin .
Why Work For Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility variesbased on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.