Working Title: Budget Operations Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 88982
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/19/2025
Closing Date : 10/09/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / Managerial
Division/Unit : CO Fiscal Administrative Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
Working collaboratively under the direction of the Sr. Director for Budget and Financial Services and in close consultation with the Agency Chief Financial Officer (CFO), under general administrative oversight, this financial management position oversees financial planning and budgeting activities for the department including monitoring the agency's financial health, focusing on the integrity and safeguarding of the public trust, and providing innovative financial management and reporting to internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities include:
Actively participate and help shape the development of agency-wide or division-wide strategic planning for creative and innovative ways to improve agency services, meet agency goals or improve and document business processes.
Provide insightful analysis and operational forecasting that assist the organization and Commissioner's Office in planning, strategizing and decision-making, and provides financial information that balances risks and priorities towards achieving the agency's strategic vision and performance indicators.
Deliver sustainable value to the organization by not only being a financial expert, but a strategist as well, to respond to these situations with business intelligence, enhanced financial flexibility, and forecasting to anticipate and respond to disruptions and rapidly changing and evolving pressures effectively.
Actively participate and manage the Budget Operations team during Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for a Federal and/or State Shutdown.
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Five (5) years* of experience working as a team leader or equivalent in program administration within a financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or reporting area within the last ten (10) years.
Associate's degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Budgeting, Strategic Sourcing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Grant Management, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for six (6) months of experience, bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience working with budgeting, budget analysis, and forecasting to evaluate program results.
Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) for use in the development of budgets and spending plans.
Communication skills sufficient to present information and financial results in clear and understandable terms to various audiences including levels of management and agency staff.
Ability to interact, build collaborative partnerships, and establish effective working relationships with fellow supervisors, managers, division directors, board members, the public, and federal and state agencies and local units of government.
Ability to interpret and implement state statutes and federal regulations pertaining to funding.
Ability to coach employees and establish a working environment that promotes teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or advanced in Financial Management, Accounting, Budgeting, Strategic Sourcing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Grant Management, or closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience with the state's accounting and procurement system - Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) and with the state's payroll and personnel management system - Statewide Employee Management Application (SEMA4).
Experience with the state's enterprise systems including Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS), Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS), and Capital Budgeting System (CBS).
Experience in leadership, management, and supervision sufficient to effectively manage direct reports through hiring, motivation, development, team-building, task delegation, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and recognition.
Experience with grant accounting, reporting, management, SWIFT grants module, and grant project identification / coding.
Experience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) sufficient to coordinate various phases of department / agency accounting functions and federal reporting.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
