Working Title: Custom Development Supervisor
Job Class: Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 92058
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/27/2026
Closing Date : 03/05/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Health
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.32 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,100 - $141,816 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
End Date : Reference "Job Summary"
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
The Custom Development Supervisor provides technical leadership and supervisory oversight for a team responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of custom applications and enterprise information systems supporting the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
This role ensures applications are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs and MNIT standards. The incumbent provides guidance on technical approaches, supports structured development practices, and fosters the professional growth of team members by mentoring and developing emerging talent.
Working in collaboration with MNIT leadership, agency partners, and business stakeholders, this position contributes to application portfolio planning, cloud-based initiatives, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement of development and deployment processes. The role balances technical credibility, problem-solving leadership, and people development to deliver high-performing IT services.
Additional details:
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 N. Robert 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.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last one (1) year.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in systems analysis, application development, application support, or related IT functions.
Experience must include:
Analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, or supporting custom applications or enterprise information systems.
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Designing or querying relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server or similar) and non structured/NOSQL databases such as (MongoDB, Athena, GRAPH/Key Value pair or similar).
Applying programming languages such as Java or JavaScript and associated frameworks in a professional environment.
Utilizing structured development and deployment processes, including source control and change management practices.
Operating within cloud-based application environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms) sufficient to participate in technical design discussions and guide implementation decisions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, complemented by formal or informal leadership and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences and high-performing results.
Preferred Qualifications
Lead work or supervisory experience.
Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Experience mentoring or coaching IT professionals and supporting skill development within a technical team.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience supervising IT professionals in systems analysis, application development, or application support functions.
Experience leading or participating in cloud-based modernization initiatives, DevOps practices, or CI/CD implementation efforts.
Experience supporting application portfolios or production systems serving multiple business areas in a public sector, healthcare, or regulatory environment.
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
CJIS Background Check
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. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I-983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E-Verify. 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.
