Working Title: System Administrator and Data Analyst
Job Class: Associate Product Management Specialist
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 92445
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 3/13/26. 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 : 03/07/2026
Closing Date : 03/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / Grants & Contracts Support
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 incumbent may be required to work from the primary location in St. Paul, MN twice per month.
This position serves as the system administrator and technical support lead for grants and contracts systems used by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) staff and partners. The incumbent will support system configuration, user access, data analysis, and continuous improvement of grants and contracts technology tools during implementation and over the lifetime of the systems. This position also assists the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) adopt streamlined and modern processes through the integration of expert technical solutions into day-to-day processes. Systems may include grants management platforms, reporting systems, and other enterprise applications supporting DCYF grantmaking and contracting.
Responsibilities include:
Configure and administer systems used for grants and contracts management, including managing role-based user access and system settings, and implementing system enhancements.
Provide technical support and guidance to system users, promoting consistent system use, maintaining data quality, and ensuring a positive user experience for internal and external users.
Enable data-informed decision making by leading the collection and analysis of system and user data, ensuring system data integrity, and extracting grants and contracts data from systems managed by OGC.
Serve as technical consultant for OGC staff, assisting with projects involving specialized technology needs that support the office with improving and modernizing DCYF grants and contracts processes.
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 configurable software applications including system configuration and maintenance, system data analysis, and system enhancement implementation.
Experience must include the following:
Technical configuration of software solutions using built-in tools and low-code/no-code platforms to support business processes
Developing technical documentation and user guides to support system use and training
Troubleshooting system issues and providing technical support to users
Extracting and analyzing system data to support reporting or operational decision-making
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Strong analytical problem solving, including diagnosing technical issues and designing effective system workflows
Ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources, determine what is most important, and identify the root causes of user or system problems
Proven success working collaboratively with technical teams and organizational leaders, building productive relationships across roles and disciplines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of internal staff, external partners, and system users
Ability to navigate conflict, facilitate collaboration, and support user adoption of new systems and processes
*Associate's degree in Information Systems/Technology, Data Science, or a related field may substitute for six (6) months of experience. A bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a state or public-sector environment, with a strong understanding of governmental policies, procedures, and state and federal requirements related to grants and contract management
Experience with Grant Management System technologies
Experience delivering formal system training to audiences with varying technical abilities
Experience maintaining data integrity in large and robust systems
Experience applying Continuous Improvement and Change Management principles
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.
