Working Title: Compliance Monitor
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 92615
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 03/11/2026.
Date Posted : 03/05/2026
Closing Date : 03/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employment and Economic Development Department - MAPE
Division/Unit : Workforce Development
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Job Class Option : Compliance
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/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 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.
This position will help support and enhance the quality of workforce readiness programs in Minnesota by monitoring grant programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations, as well as DEED guidelines. Apply attention to detail and technical expertise in the areas of accounting, audit, program management and continuous improvement.
DEED is committed to moving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and across all aspects of life in Minnesota forward. We're dedicated to a Minnesota that welcomes everyone. Preferred candidates for this position will have experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor federal and state-funded workforce development grants across a diverse array of Employment and Training Programs (ETP). Monitoring portfolio may include a variety of youth, adult and workforce development area grantees (Dislocated Worker, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, Youth at Work, and other programs).
Analyze and compile program data to develop written summaries and reports of monitoring findings for applicable grant programs.
Identify any potential areas of non-compliance, vulnerability, and risk, then recommend mitigation strategies.
Provide technical assistance to grantees to resolve compliance findings.
Interpret legal and regulatory requirements for grantees and provide authoritative advice.
Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to improve or streamline monitoring processes to enhance performance.
Serve on work groups tasked with developing and/or revising guidelines, policies, and processes on program delivery, monitoring, compliance, performance management, risk assessment, and related operational goals and objectives.
Identify and participate in training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This position requires occasional travel for on-site monitoring and infrequent travel outside the metro area.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years of experience conducting compliance monitoring for federal or state workforce programs or closely related programs, including providing program and/or fiscal guidance and reporting.
*Bachelor's degree in public administration, Accounting/Finance, Human Services, Business, or other closely related fields as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; Ph.D. substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience working with grants or contract management in either the public or private sectors.
Ability to analyze complex program and fiscal data, interpret technical guidance, and apply compliance requirements consistently.
Skill in business communication, including report writing and professional correspondence.
Experience providing training, technical assistance, or guidance to staff and external partners.
Skill in prioritizing/scheduling to manage workload, competing priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
Experience leading teams or projects, coordinating stakeholders, and monitoring quality, timelines, and program/fiscal outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in accounting, auditing, conducting financial reconciliations, or related financial analysis expertise, education, or training.
Experience in case management with Dislocated Worker, WIOA Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, MN Youth Programs, or other closely related human services programs as determined by the agency.
Experience in program or project management.
Experience developing, implementing, and tracking corrective actions to resolve issues of programmatic, fiscal, or data integrity non compliance, including identifying risks, documenting findings, and ensuring timely resolution.
Knowledge or experience with Workforce One (WF1) case management system.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
