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Program Compliance Lead Specialist - State Prog Admin Sr

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Working Title: Program Compliance Lead Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: MN Secure Choice Retirement Bd

Job ID : 96252

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/12/2026

Closing Date : 08/25/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN Secure Choice Retirement Bd / MN Secure Choice Ret Bd-MAPE

Division/Unit : Secure Choice Retirement / SCRB Exec Director Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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 Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program (SCRP) is a newly established state initiative designed to expand retirement savings access for private sector employees across Minnesota.

This position serves as the lead compliance and program integrity professional for the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program. It oversees compliance operations, employer monitoring, risk management, audit coordination, vendor oversight, and enforcement activities. The role guides compliance staff, sets priorities and standards, coordinates workflows, and ensures consistent application of Program policies. It also manages employer pre-enforcement and enforcement processes related to statutory requirements and supports the Executive Director in developing compliance frameworks, corrective action procedures, and escalation protocols. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and functions as the Program's primary resource for operational compliance and enforcement.

Telework: This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework agreement, onsite attendance will be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in compliance oversight, regulatory requirement management, retirement plan administration, financial services regulation, auditing, internal controls, risk management, or program integrity/enforcement operations.

Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, contracts, or operational procedures.

Demonstrated ability to conduct compliance reviews, operational monitoring, audit coordination, investigations, reconciliations, or program oversight activities.

Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to identify operational risks, compliance deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.

Written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and prepare professional written communications, reports, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, workflows, or operational activities independently.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting or tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or higher in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, law, compliance, legal studies, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

Experience working in a government sponsored retirement program, public pension system, deferred compensation plan, IRA administration, or regulated financial services environment.

Experience administering or supporting compliance programs involving employer participation, payroll reporting, contribution processing, or financial transaction oversight.

Experience developing or coordinating compliance monitoring tools such as dashboards, reporting systems, or risk management processes.

Training or education in compliance, auditing, investigations, risk management, retirement administration, cybersecurity, privacy, or project management.

Skill in drafting policies, procedures, operational standards, workflows, or other program documentation.

Knowledge of payroll systems, retirement contribution processing, financial reconciliation, or employer reporting platforms.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass employment reference checks and a criminal background and credit check through American Databank prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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.

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