Working Title: Development and Application Manager
Job Class: Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota State Lottery
Job ID : 94339
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/22/2026
Closing Date : 06/01/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota State Lottery / Lottery-MMA
Division/Unit : Information Technology / Information Systems
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Work Hour s: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - up to 15%
Salary Range: $39.32 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,100 - $141,816 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
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.
Are you IN? We are seeking a motivated individual who is experienced and a dynamic leader to fill the role of Development and Application Manager with the Minnesota State Lottery.
As the Development and Application Manager you will be directly involved in the leadership of the day-to-day operation of the Minnesota State Lottery's information systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Participate in the review, analysis, selection, implementation, and support of business applications and development needs to ensure that customers' needs are met in a professional, cost-effective manner, leading to satisfied customers.
Lead and manage software development teams, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee the full application lifecycle: planning, technical design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Define development standards, best practices, and governance to ensure consistent, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Create and define Project Management standards, best practices, training, and governance.Manage Information Systems project portfolio.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Manage application roadmaps, addressing modernization, integration, and cloud adoption opportunities.
Ensure all applications align with organizational architecture, compliance needs, SLAs, and cybersecurity requirements.
Lead efforts to improve development efficiency through automation, DevOps pipelines, and process optimization.
Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and third-party applications as needed.
Monitor project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Work where you live and make a real difference in the lives of all Minnesotans. Come be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for the Minnesota State Lottery!
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in application development, systems analysis, or software engineering roles. Experience must include the following:
Experience leading and managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications such as ERP systems (JDE), SharePoint, Smartsheet, Go Anywhere, or similar.
DevOps experience deploying to AWS or other cloud platforms, CI/CD Pipelines.
Experience developing in C#, Angular, GitHub.
AND
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience which includes hiring, training, coaching, delegating, performance management, and budget management.
OR
Minimum of two (2) years leading technical teams.
Candidates will be evaluated in the following experience during the interview:
Ability to communicate technical and business information, written and verbal, to technical and non-technical personnel and exhibit human relations skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
*Note: An associate's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field may substitute for six (6) months of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience; a master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; and a doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
Experience leading or establishing a project management office (PMO), including developing project standards, KPIs and reporting.
Demonstrated communication, leadership, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiation, and contract oversight experience.
Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, or API management.
Knowledge of security frameworks and application-level compliance requirements.
Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications such as ERP systems (JDE), ServiceNow, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Go Anywhere, Power BI or similar.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.
The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.
In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:
Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
Driver's License Records Verification
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.
