Working Title: METS/SMRT Director
Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 1
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 90524
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/05/2026
Closing Date : 03/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $55.53 - $79.61 / hourly; $115,946 - $166,225 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
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 , your work is more than just a job-it's a mission. Our employees shape policies, deliver essential services, and create solutions that improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and investing in our people through comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
Join the Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) - a team of 2,800+ technology professionals who connect Minnesotans to services that matter. This position partners with the Department of Human Services (DHS) , Minnesota's largest state agency, supporting systems that provide health care coverage and provide support for Minnesotans with special need including mental illness, chemical dependency, and disabilities.
As the METS/SMRT Director , you'll lead a division that powers critical health and human services systems for DHS and MNsure. You'll provide strategic vision and technical leadership for teams working on the Cúram Social Program Management (SPM) platform-technology that directly impacts the lives of Minnesotans every day.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will:
Shape technology strategy for systems that deliver health care and human services statewide.
Lead and inspire teams of talented IT professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Drive complex projects from concept to delivery, ensuring reliability and compliance in a regulated environment.
Partner with leaders across DHS, MNsure and MNIT to align technology with mission-critical goals.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Purpose-driven work: Every decision you make helps improve lives across Minnesota.
Leadership opportunity: Influence statewide technology initiatives and guide enterprise-level solutions.
Professional growth: Access to training, mentorship, and career development resources.
Flexibility: Hybrid work options with a requirement to be onsite at least 50% of the time at our St. Paul office.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar St, Saint 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience leading complex IT system development and operations including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application support within a large, multi-stakeholder enterprise environment.
AND
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience. Two years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for two years of the required supervisory experience.
Experience must include:
Supervisory or managerial experience overseeing technical staff, including hiring, performance management, and workforce planning, and experience managing budgets or participating in budget planning, resource forecasting, or contract oversight.
Experience managing large-scale IT projects or programs, including resource allocation, risk management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
Experience with enterprise software engineering practices, including SDLC methodologies, requirements analysis, testing, and version control.
Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, collaborating with technical teams, business partners, leadership, and vendors.
Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications, preferably using Java or similar enterprise technologies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in strategic planning setting measurable long- and short-term objectives while managing enterprise-level services, coordinating across public-sector environments, and supporting statewide technology initiatives.
Expert communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead groups, build buy-in, collaborate effectively with state technology leaders, and apply working knowledge of DHS and MNIT policies, procedures, and organizational goals.
Experience managing large blended teams of state employees and contractors, including contract oversight, vendor performance management, and developing SOWs, participating in RFP processes, or securing APD approvals for federally funded IT projects.
Experience participating in enterprise architecture governance, cross-agency planning, or statewide technology strategy efforts, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements, IT security policies, and incident response processes in regulated environments.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of IT application development experience and 6+years of supervisor or managerial experience, including leading large-scale health care or human services IT teams, overseeing complex projects, and sustaining full application development and operational lifecycle.
Experience with the Cúram Social Program Management (SPM) Platform and/or Java-based enterprise systems, including supporting or managing DHS, MNsure, county, or tribal health and human services applications such as METS or SMRT.
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
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. 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.
