Working Title: Legislative Business Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Coordinator
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 89301
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 : 10/02/2025
Closing Date : 10/08/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Job Class Option : Legislative
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota's largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.
As the Legislative Business Coordinator, you will serve as a key liaison between Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and our human services partners (DHS, DCYF, HSDS, and MNsure) on matters intersecting with the legislative process. In this role, you will coordinate and manage the development of IT fiscal estimates for legislative and budget proposals, provide technical expertise on IT impacts of proposed policy changes, and prepare agency leadership for legislative testimony and negotiations. You will facilitate legislative briefings, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely, accurate information is available to inform decision-making. This position requires strong legislative knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex IT issues into clear, actionable information for senior leadership and legislative partners.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Four (4) years of professional experience in program administration, legislative affairs, information technology policy, or a closely related area.
Experience must include:
Coordinating or managing legislative, policy, or budget activities that impact IT systems, including preparing fiscal estimates or analysis of legislative proposals.
Serving as a liaison between technical teams, program/business leaders, and legislative or policy stakeholders.
Providing technical expertise and/or preparing testimony or talking points for leadership related to policy or budget initiatives.
Developing and facilitating meetings, trainings, or workgroups related to legislative or program activities.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate it into clear reports, briefings, or presentations for decision-makers.
Strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving to effectively support stakeholders in high-visibility and time-sensitive situations.
Ability to deliver clear and persuasive verbal and written communication that fosters understanding and alignment among diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience working with the Minnesota Legislature, federal agencies, or other governmental partners on IT-related policy, budget, or fiscal note activities.
Knowledge of large-scale human services IT systems (such as METS, SSIS, MMIS, MAXIS, MEC², MnCHOICES) and how legislative or policy changes impact these systems.
Strong understanding of Minnesota's budgeting and legislative processes, including fiscal notes, appropriations, and policy implementation.
Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate analysts, consultants, or cross-functional project teams to meet legislative or policy objectives.
Proven skill in building trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders, including legislators, lobbyists, agency executives, IT professionals, and community partners.
Advanced communication skills with a track record of preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, legislative testimony, and stakeholder presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines while navigating politically sensitive or high-pressure environments.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
