Working Title: Financial Management Continuous Improvement Analyst
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 97792
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/16/2026
Closing Date : 10/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Finance Supv
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8:00am - 4:30pm
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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
This position exists to lead continuous improvement and financial management initiatives by developing, reviewing, and updating Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) Financial policies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
As the Financial Management Continuous Improvement Analyst, you will:
Analyze and standardize financial processes across departments, create detailed workflows, and develop training materials to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
Support legislative budget activities by preparing budget narratives, coordinating biennial budget submissions, and managing fiscal note requests to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Develop and maintain the Division's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan by identifying key performance data, conducting root-cause analyses, recommending process improvements, establishing monitoring and feedback systems, and publishing an annual QAPI report.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience working in continuous improvement. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Green Belt or equivalent certification in Continuous/Process Improvement methodology
Creation and/or delivery of continuous improvement training
Experience conducting data planning, collection, analysis, and/or reporting.
Experience using applications such as Microsoft SharePoint and MS365 suite of applications.
Facilitation of continuous improvement events, such as process mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen, solution brainstorming, and/or solution design sessions.
**A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or related field.
Leadership sufficient to provide clear direction, support, and mentor others.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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.
