Workers' Claims Management Specialist Intermediate​/Senior

Overview

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 posting was previously announced on 11/13/2025. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.

This vacancy is being announced at two (2) different classification levels:
Intermediate and Senior. The final job classification will be determined based on the selected finalist s qualifications.

The Risk Management division operates Minnesota state government’s self-insurance program, along with the state workers’ compensation and safety program. The division also insures the state’s assets and provides property and casualty coverage. The Workers Comp unit takes a proactive approach with a focus on safety and loss control efforts that strive to minimize the incidence of injuries, accidents, and other damages and losses.

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Working Title:
  
  Workers  Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate/Senior
• Job Class:
  Workers  Compensation Claims Management Specialist Intermediate/Senior
• Agency:
  Administration Dept
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/17/2026
• Closing Date: 01/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
• Division/Unit: WC Claims Team C
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range - WCCMS Intermediate: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Salary Range - WCCMS Senior: $30.23 - $44.48 /hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• Re-Posting:
  Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Risk Management division operates Minnesota state government’s self-insurance program, along with the state workers’ compensation and safety program. The division also insures the state’s assets and provides property and casualty coverage. The Workers Comp unit takes a proactive approach with a focus on safety and loss control efforts that strive to minimize the incidence of injuries, accidents, and other damages and losses.

As a claims management specialist, you will administer and manage workers’ compensation claims by applying the compensation, rehabilitation, and medical provisions of workers’ compensation laws, rules, case law, and division policies and procedures; investigate and analyze claims to determine liability and ensure that injured workers receive appropriate benefits; establish and adjust reserves to reflect the potential exposure of each claim; provide assistance and information to all parties and develop effective working relationships;

coordinate the disability management/vocational rehabilitation process; represent the employer in dispute resolution; work with agencies on strategic planning for difficult cases and provide cost estimates of various solutions; settle claims where feasible; pursue subrogation recovery; and direct litigation to control costs and limit the employer’s exposure.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. 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. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for these positions. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

With all positions, a Bachelor s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as described below. An Associate s degree may be…