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Working Title: Fiscal Lead

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 81944

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/27/24 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

• Date Posted : 11/21/2024

• Closing Date : 12/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF Economic Opportunity and Youth Services Administration / Office of Economic Opportunity

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

• Job Class Option : Fiscal Management

• 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 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.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states only; telework is not allowed in other states ) and flexible hours options are available .*

The Fiscal Lead for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) provides leadership, fiscal and budget planning and development, facilitation, and oversight for strategic and daily management of fiscal operations for the division. The position conducts fiscal analysis and develops, implements, and monitors budgeting, accounting, and grant funding administration for OEO. This position oversees the budget change page and fiscal note processes for proposed legislation and upon passage of legislation, works with OEO staff and leadership to coordinate the implementation of policy and programs and has budgetary responsibility over OEO administrative and grant funding. Responsibilities include:

• Provide financial expertise and guidance to the management team to support well-informed and timely decisions for OEO to operate within budget funding constraints, financial policies and procedures, and in compliance with legislative mandates and federal requirements.

• Develop, implement, and monitor OEO budget and accounting functions to ensure proper and efficient use of resources and alignment with federal, state, and department requirements. Provide sound fiscal management, oversight, and monitoring of OEO accounts.

• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on procurement and budget policies, procedures, and forms. Collaborate with and lead project teams to accomplish operational outcomes. Represent OEO as the expert on fiscal-related issues with other divisions, administrations, departments, and community partners.

*This position will need to come into the office in downtown St. Paul an average of 4 times per year for team meetings, trainings, and any other business needs.

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.

Three (3) years of experience working within budget funding, financial policy, or grants. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and their relationship to fiscal compliance.

• Legislative fiscal note and/or budget analysis.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Project management experience.

• Familiarity with federal or state processes or procedures sufficient to understand challenges to the activities, expenditures, and practices of state and local agencies relating to the use of federal funds under human services programs.

• Development of presentations and educational materials sufficient to train and motivate individuals and groups.

*A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, or Finance or related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience; OR

*A Master’s degree in public administration, Accounting, Business, or Finance or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Statewide (SWIFT) accounting system to access, interpret and evaluate data, develop and improve formats for presentation of financial data and to develop and implement new reporting procedures and methods of analysis of financial information.

• Familiarity with federal laws/regulations, legal, political and legislative (state and federal) processes, procedures, and documents sufficient to advise the state and keep its human services programs in federal compliance.

• Write complex technical documents sufficient to satisfy the requirements of, and as a basis for, law, rules, department policies, bulletins, legislative reports, and contracts.

• Ability to design reporting formats, beyond those provided within the Statewide (SWIFT) accounting system, that provide accurate and appropriate financial information to management.

• Ability to work with program and financial staff to meet timelines, quality standards and complete technical reports and business needs and objectives.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle high-pressure situations.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF 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.