**Working Title: Deputy Budget Director** **Job Class: Human Services Manager 2** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 83612 + **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** : 01/27/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/18/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / Budget Analysis Division + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / 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. _***_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available for up to ten (10) days per pay period_ _.***_ This position exists to direct the development and implementation of fiscal policy and budget operations at the Department, as it relates to federal and capital funds. **Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:** + Serves as the agency's lead on federal funding sought, managed, and executed by the Department, leading the development, implementation, and oversight over the agency-wide process for the application and use of federal funds. + Oversees the internal process of securing state authority to request and expend federal funds (outside of federal matching dollars received through the Medicaid program), ensure that expenditures of federal funds comply with state and federal laws, and monitor and report on federal funds available to DHS, including the purpose for which those funds can be used. + Facilitates cross-administration and cross-agency coordination of federal funding requests and expenditures to maximize the impact of those resources. + Serve as the agency's lead on capital budget requested through the Governor’s budget and at the legislature. + Provide supervision and oversight to staff working on capital budgets, agencywide federal funding processes, and data analysis. **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.**_** Demonstrated leadership experience* *Leadership experience can include: + Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead; + Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4); + A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include: + 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions + 100+ hours per year time commitment AND Five (5) years of specialized professional work experience in grant-making, government budgeting, or public policy demonstrating the following: + Broad knowledge and understanding of state and federal budget processes. + Project management experience sufficient to direct budget decision-making processes at a large government agency. + Managerial skills sufficient to assign priorities, develop staff, and improve processes. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of the legislative process and how budgets are set at the state level. + Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. + Facilitation skills sufficient to guide groups of executives and senior leaders to make difficult decisions in challenging circumstances. + Written communication skills sufficient to write and edit policies, procedures, fact sheets, reports, and briefing memos. + Oral communication skills sufficient to explain complicated financial concepts to decision makers. + Analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate current policy, operational, and budget challenges and to recommend and implement appropriate solutions. + 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.