Working Title: Product Coordinator
Job Class: Associate Product Management Specialist
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 91336
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 01/21/26. 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 : 01/15/2026
Closing Date : 01/28/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / OIG Analytics & Insights
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / 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.
The Department of Children, Youth and Family is hiring an Associate Product Management Specialist in the Office of Inspector General! This position exists to design and lead continuous implementation of products in the Salesforce Hub system that allows OIG Investigations teams to use Enrollment and Attendance (E&A) data to flag/identify potential program integrity issues and overpayments. This will be known as a Program Integrity Case Management feature.
The incumbent directs the product strategic vision, roadmap, and budget and oversees the evolution and lifecycle of the product. This role also identifies and creates enhancements to the product's offerings to address the needs of the people we serve in alignment with the DCYF mission and vision, DCYF Equity Policy, and DCYF strategic plan in coordination with the PIO Division Director, the Analytics and Insights Supervisor, and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
Support products developed to manage OIG processes to monitor and investigate cases of possible fraud/waste/abuse of funds in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and other publicly funded programs and grants in the jurisdiction of DCYF-OIG.
Build internal capacity around this new way of working, coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, harmonize with other modernization initiatives and agencywide frameworks at DCYF, and drive change management and training development.
Lead cross-agency efforts on behalf of the Product so new products align with overall Product vision and roadmap for childcare systems modernization. Coordinate all product alignment and integrations, drive Product development decisions based on strategic analytics needs, and identify and champion cross-product integration, synchronization, and alignment to strengthen DCYF-OIG's ability to make data-driven decisions that improve mission outcomes and produce better cross-administration collaboration and program results.
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 supporting the creation and/or implementation of digital products, processes, or systems modernization.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Identifying new features or improvements that align with customer needs and product/organizational goals.
Understanding and applying user research, user testing, and data analytics to support decisions.
Researching and validating potential enhancements.
*Bachelor's Degree in Product Management, Business Administration or Management, Operations, Information Systems/Technology, Marketing, Computer Science and Engineering, Economics, Design/UX/UI, Psychology/Human Behavior or in related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
OR
*Master's degree in Product Management, Business Administration or Management, Operations, Information Systems/Technology, Marketing, Computer Science and Engineering, Economics, Design/UX/UI, Psychology/Human Behavior or in related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Ability to identify features and improvements to a digital product in alignment with customer needs and goals
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills to synthesize and organize complex information
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Product Manager
Experience with the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), early childhood education, regulatory licensing, or program integrity audit and investigation programs.
Familiarity with Salesforce, MEC2, and/or childcare attendance tracking software
Knowledge of product management tools and software (e.g., Agile methodologies, project management tools)
Experience producing clear written and visual materials (e.g., reports, analyses, presentations) that accurately convey complex information in both narrative and non-narrative formats.
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.
