Working Title: Senior Budget and Financial Planning and Analyst Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 93277
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/04/2026
Closing Date : 04/27/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development - Managerial
Division/Unit : Fiscal Management
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $49.18 - $70.52 / hourly; $102,687 - $147,245 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager / Unrepresented
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, 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.
The Senior Budget and Financial Planning and Analyst (FPA) Director is an advanced financial leader, and reports to the agency's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Senior Budget and FPA Director provides directions on the development and implementation of the agency's biennial and supplemental operating legislative budgets, including directing agency fiscal note processes and leading legislative budget fiscal analysis. The Senior Budget and FPA Director also manages the financial planning and analysis team to ensure reporting is effective, legal, appropriate, necessary, allocable, and transparent, including integration of new programs, priority-setting, and resource allocation consistent with the strategic direction set by the CFO. The position develops financial models, fiscal forecasts and financial reporting systems to monitor revenue, expenditures, and personnel complement controls as they relate to each division/program area.
The position must demonstrate leadership, accountability, professionalism, a high level of integrity, strong ethics, values, customer service and behaviors in all interactions to preserve the integrity of funds entrusted to DEED, ensure financial controls are in place, and financial reporting follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) financial rules.
Under limited supervision, this position provides expert advice, counsel and recommendation on financial strategies. Advice is also provided on fiscal policies, complex financial and programmatic requirements of multiple federal and state programs, and the department's financial condition for sound financial management decision-making. The position actively participates and helps shape the development of agency-wide financial planning for creative and innovative ways to improve agency financial management, meet agency goals, and provide advice on enterprise financial management issues and technology and other investment decisions. The position has a commitment to and aligns the agency budget to meet the mission, vision, values, strategies, work plans, objectives, and key results (OKRs).
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office. 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.
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.
Five (5) years* of experience working as a team lead or equivalent in program administration with a focus on budgeting, budget analysis, and forecasting.
*A Bachelor's degree in financial management, accounting, budgeting, business administration, public administration, grant management or related field as determined by the agency, may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; a PhD may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP) for use in the development of budgets and spending plans.
Skill in Excel and other computer programs including, working with spreadsheets and databases, including the use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions.
Ability to communicate effectively, present information and financial results in clear and understandable terms to various audiences including levels of management and agency staff.
Ability to interact, build collaborative partnerships, and establish effective working relationships with fellow supervisors, managers, division directors, board members, the public, and federal and state agencies and local units of government.
Ability to interpret and implement state statutes and federal regulations pertaining to funding.
Ability to coach employees and establish a working environment that promotes teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to demonstrate political astuteness to support current programs.
Experience working with the State's accounting and procurement system - Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT), and the state's payroll and personnel management system (SEMA4).
Experience working with the State's enterprise systems including Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS), Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS), and Capital Budgeting System (CBS).
Managerial, supervisory or lead work experience sufficient to effectively oversee hiring, lead, motivate, develop, foster teamwork, assign work, evaluate, discipline, reward and manage direct reports.
Knowledge of indirect cost plans, rate-setting, cost accounting and cost allocation processes.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations, best practices, industry standards, and current developments governing state and federal budgeting, financial management, accounting, procurement, and contracting.
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.
