Working Title: Federal Finance Coordinator (Temporary) / State Prog Admin Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 97806
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
Date Posted : 10/16/2026
Closing Date : 10/30/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / Office of CFO
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 09/23/2028
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.)
**This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to two (2) years.
DCYF administers programs, including affordable child care, child safety and permanency, food assistance, and more that are essential infrastructure for families, our workforce and the economic vitality of Minnesota. Nearly two-thirds of the programs administered by the department are supported by federal funds. This position exists to coordinate the federal planning documents, processes, and analysis that are necessary to efficiently leverage federal funds to support Minnesotans. The person in this role will be responsible for providing coordinative leadership and analysis to the Chief Financial Officer and well as managers and staff throughout the agency.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate across the agency to track mandated federal plans, changes, and processes that the Department relies on to administer federal programs. This includes working with divisions who oversee federal plans and agencywide teams who support implementation.
Lead analysis and develop recommendations for federal financial planning to support agency priorities
Implement agencywide resources for organizing and analyzing federal financial and planning information to ensure it is readily available to managers throughout the agency
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.
Four (4) years of experience in government administration or operations. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of federal funding policy, authorities, and operations for public assistance programs
Public programs administered by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, including funding mechanisms, state and federal authorities, and operations
Coordination of policies or processes across a broad group of partners or customers
Public budget and policy analysis sufficient to interpret complex state and federal policies and interactions
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Organizational skills to develop and implement internal infrastructure and systems to manage cross-agency processes
Analytical skills sufficient to interpret complex state and federal policies to assess fiscal impacts
Oral and written communication to succinctly convey complex information to executive leadership
Ability to proactively research, organize, analyze, execute, and evaluate information so others can act on it
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or overseeing mandated federal plans to administer public assistance programs
Knowledge and experience working with federal agencies that administer public assistance programs
Demonstrated expertise advising leaders on budgetary and/or financial policy information
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
