Working Title: System Trainer
Job Class: Training & Development Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 89515
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously
Date Posted : 10/09/2025
Closing Date : 10/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Accounting Services / SWIFT System Support
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (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.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a System Trainer to create and provide quality training materials to support agency SWIFT users, including live training sessions with staff from across the enterprise. SWIFT is the statewide accounting software used to perform accounting, reporting, and procurement functions. This role is vital to ensure SWIFT users are adequately trained to use the program and that SWIFT is used consistently by all agencies. The System Trainer is also responsible for understanding system upgrades, their functionality, and training others on its use.
Job duties for this position include:
Reviewing and updating training materials and creating new training materials as needed for SWIFT procurement and accounting modules
Evaluating training delivery methods and recommending changes to improve delivery and enhance user experience
Attending agency workgroup meetings to solicit feedback on the quality of existing training materials
Supporting the operations of the SWIFT help desk by answering calls or emails and providing direct assistance to agency users
Maintaining and updating a training library for users as needed so materials are up to date
Conducting instructor-led classes online and in-person
This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework to applicants who either reside in Minnesota or a bordering state and within 50 miles of the work location.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of learning and development experience supporting adult training programs, including conducting needs assessments, managing training registrations, delivering training content, analyzing feedback, evaluating training efficacy, and reporting on metrics. A bachelor's degree in education, communications, human resources development, information technology, accounting, or business administration may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience must also include:
Regularly using a learning and development, accounting, budgeting, or human resources information system to track data, run reports, or train end users
Software navigation skills sufficient to understand and troubleshoot basic system and user issues
Excellent communication skills sufficient to present intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical audiences
Project management skills sufficient to effectively plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate training programs
Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!
Accounting or procurement experience in SWIFT or another PeopleSoft/Oracle module
ALP Certified
Experience delivering training in a hybrid work environment
Knowledge of MN state government procurement and/or accounting processes, policies, and laws
Knowledge and familiarity with continuous improvement or agile methodologies
Knowledge of accessibility concepts, standards, and accommodations for learners
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
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.