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Working Title: Workforce Development Budget Analyst

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 83866

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/18/2025.

• Date Posted : 02/12/2025

• Closing Date : 02/25/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Workforce Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Job Class Option : Career One Stop

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

• 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.

This position will be based at one of the following DEED offices: Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Monticello, Marshall, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, or Winona. Before hire, the location will be determined based on the incumbent’s preference and work location availability .

This position serves as the financial coordinator and lead accounting officer for teams within the Workforce Development Division, including CareerOneStop (COS), the Office of New Americans (ONA), Workforce Strategies and Innovation (WSI), and CareerForce Division (CFD). You will provide strategic financial guidance, budget monitoring, accounting support, and analytical support to directors and managers, ensuring effective financial management and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Duties:

• Lead accounting functions such as monitoring and reconciling budgetary expenditures and encumbrances, creating requisitions, and ensuring accuracy in Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT).

• Oversee procurement processes, including ordering operational supplies and client support services, validating purchasing card logs, and coordinating with state vendors.

• Maintain financial oversight by auditing and tracking asset inventories, updating budget tracking spreadsheets, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies and contract requirements.

• Provide financial data and supplemental reporting to ensure compliance with federal grant standards.

• Collaborate with Administrative and Financial Services (AFS) staff and other stakeholders to improve financial processes and operational efficiencies.

• Support program teams by enhancing financial transparency, optimizing budget management, and implementing innovative financial solutions to improve service delivery and cost efficiency.

This position enables CareerOneStop, the Office of New Americans, Workforce Strategies and Innovation, and CareerForce Division to strengthen work management systems, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency. Your role will help drive financial sustainability, ensure compliance, and support innovative business process improvements that maximize resources and streamline program communication.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position

Three (3) years of experience in financial coordination, accounting, grant management, or budget administration.

*Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor’s degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Knowledge of state and federal financial regulations, including procurement statutes, the Code of Federal Regulations, and state contracting guidelines.

• Experience using financial and reporting systems such as SWIFT, EIOR (Procure It), or similar tools for budgeting, reconciliation, and compliance.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, and develop solutions for complex accounting systems.

• Communication skills to draft reports, procedures, and policies, as well as present financial information in a clear and accessible way to diverse audiences.

• Experience building relationships and collaborating with colleagues, community partners, or other stakeholders to support financial and program goals.

• Experience working with spreadsheets, database management tools, or other systems to collect, track, and report financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with state or federal financial systems, such as SWIFT or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and knowledge of state and federal procurement processes, including experience interpreting and applying relevant policies, regulations, and statutes.

• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations to support decision-making.

• Communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to diverse stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.

• Experience managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing requirements, and collaborating with teams to improve financial processes.

• Ability to use SharePoint to organize and share important information with leadership and team members.

• Experience participating in workforce programs, social programs, homelessness, the criminal justice system, or other state-funded programs.

• 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

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.