Working Title: Project Coordinator
Job Class: Planning Director State
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 93699
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 : 04/23/2026
Closing Date : 05/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / OIG Ops, Policy & Analytics
Work Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 05/17/2028
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
*This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to two years.
This position manages/directs the Office of Inspector General approach to strategic planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness through strategic communication, guidance, and authoritative consultation to OIG leadership, commissioner and other senior leaders with the goal of advancing agency-wide, cross-administration and cross-governmental/sector initiatives.
Domains of responsibility include:
Leading high-level (agency-wide, administration-wide or cross-agency/governmental) efforts directed at organizational effectiveness, alignment, equity, and change management
Directing strategic planning and evaluation implementation efforts across multiple partners to drive decision-making and policy development at the highest levels for short- and long-range impacts
Providing strategic direction on a system of leadership that advances the agency's mission and develops current and future leaders
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.
Four (4) years of experience in leading and managing complex projects in changing or ambiguous environments, including gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Project management, leading complex projects across administrations and organizations designed to provide strategic leadership.
Building and overseeing effective workgroups and teams with a variety of stakeholders and perspectives.
Facilitation of group discussions, public speaking, and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
Leading the development of detailed action plans.
Engaging and collaborating with executive-level or senior leadership on strategic, organizational, or policy initiatives.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Strategic communication with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable messages.
Complex problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
Relationship-building across diverse internal and external partners.
Strong human relations skills set with ability to inform, facilitate, negotiation with and broker agreements between individuals and groups.
Executive presence and confidence when engaging senior leaders or representing the agency.
Critical thinking and sound judgment when analyzing complex issues or recommending actions.
Problem-solving and creativity in designing solutions for multi-system or cross-agency challenges.
Active listening to elicit input, understanding concerns, and support effective team dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, public administration or related field.
Knowledge of state government programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services.
Experience using continuous improvement or performance frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Balanced Scorecard, RBA).
Working with regulatory, compliance, or federal oversight processes, including understanding federal requirements and carrying out related actions.
Familiarity with large-scale technology, data, or evaluation systems used in government settings.
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.
