Working Title: Capital Highway Program Finance Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 94435
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 : 05/27/2026
Closing Date : 06/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : Finance / Financial 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/Unrep
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.
This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
This position provides leadership, direction and supervision over the Capital Highway Program section within the Office of Controller/Financial Management. It oversees program financial management and project accounting, including the State Road Construction (SRC) budget, federal authorizations, and federal highway funding for State and local projects. The role leads construction project and program financing, program/project accounting, construction contract financial management, land acquisition accounting, and job costing. It directs the development of policies and strategies to maximize the use of State and Federal funds, recommends program adjustments to upper management, and oversees complex financial planning, tracking, reporting, and analysis. The position also leads Federal funds and State budget authority forecasting, manages agency financial plans, and works closely with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) finance to ensure compliance, transparency, and partnership.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of managerial experience OR four years of professional supervisory experience providing budgetary and financial leadership within a large organization.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application.
Technical Expertise: Experience leading multi-year capital program budgets, including setting financial strategy, approving allocations, and overseeing budget performance for large-scale infrastructure programs.
Fiscal Management: Experience working with large, complex budgets (e.g., multiple revenue streams, grants, revolving funds, legislative appropriations) sufficient to develop and manage budgets, allocate resources, and implement service delivery models.
Policymaking and Strategic Direction: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures. Experience analyzing emerging trends, legislative changes, and organizational needs to set long-term financial direction and recommend strategic program shifts.
Human Relations: Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with major stakeholder groups, agencies, institutions, and organizations. Resolving conflicts, facilitating diverse viewpoints, and fostering a respectful and collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or public policy.
Experience leading strategic financial planning for major transportation or infrastructure programs, including long-term forecasting and scenario modeling.
Experience leading financial components of major or mega projects, including federal financial plans, risk management, and coordination with federal oversight agencies.
Experience leading the management and alignment of a transportation budget with the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and/or a drug and alcohol test.
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.
