Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is a state agency that serves the people of Minnesota by providing the state with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management.

Job Details

Working Title: Results Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/07/2023
• Closing Date: 04/14/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - MAPE
• Division/Unit: Results Management
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67 / hourly; $60,468 - $89,094 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work a portion of their time in the office.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you\xe2\x80\x99ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

Thia position will work with the statewide Results Management team. The Results Management team conducts analysis, produces materials, and facilitates discussions that inform pressing policy decisions made by state and local policymakers in policy areas across government. Through these initiatives, MMB works across state agencies to focus enterprise-wide efforts on results; better understand barriers to success; evaluate the impact of programs; bring agencies together to solve similar problems; and to inform the biennial budget and legislative process. Thia position will be responsible for assisting state leaders, policymakers, and other program administrators in making decisions that produce better outcomes for Minnesotans by: 1) conducting analyses and lead intergovernmental efforts to identify and promote evidence-based decision-making; 2) coordinating across internal and external partners to manage progress on impact evaluations; and 3) initiating and facilitating collaboration across agencies, levels of government, and sectors to carry out the identified policy improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor\'s degree in economics, public administration, business, statistics, engineering, planning, or a related field and at least three (3) years of professional level experience or
• An Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field and at least five (5) years of professional level experience
• A Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree may substitute for one year of professional level experience

Experience must include:

• Advanced qualitative and quantitative information collection and analysis sufficient to evaluate program-related data and extract meaningful information to apply to program operations
• Project management skills sufficient to communicate, organize, and manage multiple complex projects that adapt to emerging opportunities
• Advanced skill in creating effective working relationships, fostering collaboration, and building consensus with governmental and non-governmental officials
• Problem solving skills sufficient to diagnose and collaborate with team members on complex social, as well as technical, problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to lead projects with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate data-driven findings through visualizations
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately enter and maintain data
• Ability to initiate and complete projects independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating data visualizations using software such as R or Tableau
• Familiarity with and/or experience with evidence-based practices and impact evaluations
• Experience with group facilitation methods to convene large groups and foster collaboration
• Firsthand knowledge of or extensive experience with indigenous cultures and/or communities experiencing inequities
• Lived experience participating in social programs, the criminal justice system, or other state-funded programs
• Familiarity with public budgeting, legislative, and/or grants administration processes

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. If you have questions about the position, contact Colleen Siegel at colleen.siegel@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Colleen Siegel at colleen.siegel@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency\xe2\x80\x99s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.