Working Title: Child Support Financial Lead / State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 90611
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12/10/2025. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 12/04/2025
Closing Date : 12/18/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/CSE Federal Rpts & Compl
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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 : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
This position analyzes, interprets and administers program regulations and statutes for the Child Support Program. This position plays a significant role in automating policy and procedures and is the business lead on gateway projects. Child support program policy and procedures must be consistent with federal and state directives; and be accurately reflected in the operation of the statewide child support computer system (PRISM). This position works closely with MN.IT at DCYF and supports system design, development, implementation and maintenance of the statewide child support computer system.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as the subject matter expert for the Financial topic which includes responsibility for area including but not limited to: Abandoned Funds, Account Review, Adjustments, Arrears Management, Assignment of Support, Billing, Bonds, Cost Recovery Fee, Disbursements, Distributions, Electronic Funds Transfer, Employer Records, Escrow, Excess Support, Federal Annual Fee, Interest Charging, IRS Fees, Medical Support Offset, Minnesota Child Support Online (MCSO) Obligations, Payment Processing, Reports, Special Distribution, Suspense, Tribal Financial.
Providing policy interpretation and support, and technical assistance on systems procedures for the statewide child support computer system.
Develop and implement statewide child support program procedures that are consistent with federal and state laws .
Develop and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on all changes made to the statewide computer system and Minnesota Child Support Online (MCSO).
Assess priority for program maintenance work. Work directly with MN.IT to assess priority for program policy development or changes.
Research, analyze and provide written responses to escalated program and technicalissues and questions sent by county child support agencies to the Division's Helpdesk.
Draft, update, and review child support forms and notices to ensure that they are written in plain language and accurately reflect child support policy and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience in the child support program .
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Comprehension of child support state and federal laws regulating the child support program and its policy and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Analytical and problem resolution skills.
Experience using the child support case management system PRISM.
Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to mediate, negotiate, and manage relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with project management.
Experience in guiding a team in problem diagnosis and resolution.
Experience developing user acceptance testing plan or with quality assurance.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
