Working Title: Budget Director
Job Class: Human Services Manager 4
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 96495
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 : 08/20/2026
Closing Date : 09/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Office of CFO
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.
This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
This position serves in a key leadership role as Budget Director for the department, which has an annual operating budget of over $25 billion. This position directs all legislative budget activities at the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is responsible for securing legislative funding and necessary authority to finance the state human services system. The Budget Director is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the development of the agency's biennial and supplemental budget for the Governor budget package, supervising and supporting a team of legislative budget directors serving the agency's administrations, and directing the development of the agency's capital legislative budget. The position oversees the development and implementation of fiscal policy, decision making and planning for the agency, including policy decisions impacting the agency's operating budget, oversight over federal funding sought and utilized throughout the agency, and fiscal analysis provided to the legislature.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Serve as the agency's lead legislative budget expert so that expert technical advice, guidance and strategies are provided to the Governor's Office, Legislature, DHS Commissioner, DHS executive management, Budget and Legislative Work Group, and agency directors to achieve the goals of the agency and the Governor's Office.
Direct the development of the Governor's biennial, supplemental, and capital budgets for the Department of Human Services.
Direct the monitoring and analysis of legislative budget proposals and coordinate linkages between the Agency's legislative and budget proposals to ensure that the appropriate strategies are in place to support program and policy initiatives.
Provide supervision and oversight to DHS staff working on capital budgets, agencywide federal funding processes, and data analysis.
Provide agencywide leadership on projects, committees, and issues impacting the agency's operating budget.
Provide overall leadership for the Budget Analysis Division, including overseeing agencywide fiscal policy and planning work and supervision of staff.
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.
Managerial Experience
AND
Three (3) years of financial experience managing programs including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.
Experience must demonstrate:
Knowledge and experience in state and federal budget processes and legislative procedural rule and the ability to comprehend complex budgeting and accounting problems to recommend specific and alternative actions.
Leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs.
Experience working with diverse points of view and incorporating them both internally and externally when prioritizing initiatives, making decisions, and developing strategies.
Experience delegating or assigning responsibilities or providing developmental opportunities to team members.
Experience with budgeting and financial management.
Excellent oral and written skills to convey budget and budget-related information to a broad range of internal and external parties.
Preferred Qualifications
A thorough knowledge of Minnesota state budgetary and accounting practices and principles and extensive knowledge of statewide Budget Information System (Biennial Budget and Capital Budget modules) in order to direct the budget preparation activities.
Ability to identify internal and external pressures/roadblocks that impact or may impact the work of the agency and navigate them effectively.
Demonstrated ability to listen actively through successful facilitation and/or consensus building initiatives.
Knowledge of the following (or comparable): Statewide Integrated Financial System (SWIFT), Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4), the state's Fiscal Note system.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
