Working Title: Federal Funding Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 93930
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously
Date Posted : 04/30/2026
Closing Date : 05/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Budget Services / Federal Funding Implementation
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : MAPE - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Federal Funding Coordinator to manage statewide efforts to maximize federal funding, with a portfolio focus on policy areas. This position leads work and acts as an advisor to top state officials regarding federal funding.
Job duties for this position include:
Developing and implementing interagency and multi-government strategies and plans to coordinate federal funding efforts
Identifying and recommending ways to improve the coordination, implementation, and impact of federal funds on state programs
Advising on interagency federal funding strategies and plans to key stakeholders, including the commissioner, state budget director, the Governor's Office, and other state agency staff
Developing work plans and organizing projects; establishing goals and timelines; and evaluating results of federal funding strategies
Guiding the work of other state agency staff
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
Four (4) years of experience administering, coordinating, or overseeing federal funds, including activities such as grant application development, compliance monitoring, federal reporting, interpreting federal guidance, or coordinating large-scale funding initiatives
Experience must include:
Knowledge of governmental programmatic and legislative processes sufficient to support programs, coordinate complex program initiatives, plan for contingencies, establish priorities, and interpret federal regulations, guidance, or instructions
Knowledge of public policy and administration principles sufficient to design, implement, and evaluate public program reporting systems and identify and manage opportunities for collaboration
Project management skills sufficient to develop work plans and organize projects, establish goals and timelines, and evaluate results
Problem solving skills sufficient to identify issues as they arise, propose new and innovative solutions, advise others, and evaluate implementation of solutions
Communication and writing skills sufficient to convey complex and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences, including MMB staff, executive leaders across the State, and elected officials
Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
A bachelor's degree in economics, political science, public administration, public policy, business, planning, mathematics, statistics, law, data science/analytics, sociology, public health, education policy, or environmental policy may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master's degree in a similar field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience. A doctorate degree in a similar field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!
An advanced degree in economics, political science, public administration, public policy, business, planning, mathematics, statistics, law, data science/analytics, sociology, public health, transportation policy, education policy, or environmental policy
Experience coordinating or leading interagency or multi-jurisdictional initiatives involving federal funding, compliance, or policy alignment
Experience providing strategic advice to executive leaders, commissioners, senior managers, or elected officials on federal funding opportunities or risks
Experience with group facilitation methods to convene diverse groups and foster collaboration in culturally appropriate ways
Familiarity with Minnesota budgeting or legislative processes, including preparing fiscal notes and policy analyses
Familiarity with transportation, infrastructure, or climate and environmental policy implementation
Familiarity with the requirements to maintain federal award compliance
Related experience in the public sector (state, federal, city, county, or Tribal)
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal history check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant 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.
