Working Title: Child Safety & Permanency Fiscal Compliance Coordinator / Grants Specialist Coord
Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 91480
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 1/22/2026. 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 : 01/16/2026
Closing Date : 01/30/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/CS&P Ops
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 5-10%
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 : Exempt - Administrative
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.
Statewide travel is possible 5-10 percentage of the time.
This position exists to provides leadership and technical expertise as well as creating and maintaining fiscal compliance systems for Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) administration grant contracts. This position analyzes information from a variety of sources on the status of fiscal compliance of CSP grantees and evaluate the impact of policy changes on financial integrity and compliance.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct reviews and analyses of administration grant applications, particularly pre-award risk assessments; evaluate grantee financial management performance and compliance.
Evaluate and improve systems and structures that support administration grant contracts through the lifecycle of grant programs for efficiency and consistency.
Consult with administration management, serving in an expert capacity to improve financial management, maximize resources to meet objectives. Champion equitable grantmaking practices by identifying and addressing systemic barriers that limit access to funding for historically underrepresented communities.
Serve as a member of the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) Operations team and participate in official team functions.
Other duties as assigned.
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 grant/contract management within a Human and/or Social Services setting. Experience must include the following:
Fiscal monitoring, accounting and/or auditing experience sufficient to understand financial data and be able to identify risks, inconsistencies, and/or compliance issues.
Strong understanding of core grants and contracts management standards and practices that include drafting and monitoring.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Experience with state and federal grant reporting and compliance requirements including relevant state statutes, Office of Grants Management policies and federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Experience with interpreting complex state and federal rules, regulations, polices, and laws regarding grants.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors in accounting, finance, public administration, or business administration with a concentration in accounting, finance or compliance.
Experience with grants management as a State of Minnesota employee.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex fiscal requirements to grantees and internal partners.
Familiarity with electronic grants or contract integration system such as IntelliGrants IGX.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and culturesand applying equity-focused practices in grants administration.
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.
