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Payments and Compliance Specialist - Grants Specialist Senior - Paid Leave

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
Working Title: Payments and Compliance Specialist

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

  • Job ID: 85193
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible for some telework
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
  • Date Posted: 03/27/2025
  • Closing Date:04/02/2025
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development-MAPE
  • Division/Unit: Paid Family & Medical Leave
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

About the Paid Leave Division:

Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us—workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers—to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program. The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.

Position Purpose:

The position exists to support the Paid Leave Division grants program of DEED, serving as lead administrator of fiscal compliance and risk monitoring through the grant cycle. This will include, but is not limited to, conducting all pre-award Risk Assessments, reviewing and approving grant budgets. This position will work closely with the Grants Specialist Coordinator to ensure compliance with State of Minnesota law, and relevant policies and procedures throughout the grant cycle. As a fiscal lead, they will receive, validate, and submit payment processing, support monitoring of awarded budgets and conduct financial reconciliations. Provide direction on a consistent basis to grantees and Paid Leave staff, to ensure compliance with State Statutes, DEED and Paid Leave Grant policies.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Review, analyze and approve incoming payment reimbursement reports and applicable supporting documentation from the grantees
  • Conduct financial reconciliations
  • Support Grant Specialist Coordinator with the close-out process
  • Conduct the pre-award risk assessment and relate the outcome to Grants Specialist Coordinator
  • Monitor, evaluate, and document financial and/or programmatic risk throughout grant project cycle
  • Provide technical assistance for grantees throughout the grant project cycle

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul 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.

Two (2) years of experience working in one or more of the following financial areas providing technical assistance and maintaining finance policies and procedures:

  • Grant Administration and Management
  • Payments
  • Budget Monitoring
  • Financial Reconciliations
  • Compliance and Risk Assessments
  • Other closely related areas as determined by the agency

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

  • Knowledge of business finance and due diligence standards
  • Skills in analyzing data, budgets and compile reports with skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, calculate averages and percentages
  • Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other closely related field as determined by the agency
  • Knowledge of state grantmaking statutes and policy
  • Knowledge of accounting and DEED Fiscal Services procedures and regulations to review, analyze grants budgets and internal fiscal documents, including payment forms
  • Ability to work within a start-up environment
  • Ability to analyze and interpret program data, read and analyze financial reports, participant data, and program outcomes in order to conduct pre-award risk assessments, submit reimbursement forms, and monitor grantee award outcomes
  • Ability to provide both financial as well as project technical assistance to awardees
  • 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.

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Connect 700 Program

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 Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us.

Veterans

To be considered with Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application and submit a copy of your DD-214 form and other required documentation to talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us by the closing date.

Recently Separated Veterans (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview.

Certain Disabled Veterans: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non-competitive basis.

See the above links for criteria and eligibility.

Current State Employees

  • Please apply via Self Service.
  • If eligible for bidding or expression of interest: This vacancy will be open for bids/expression of interest and all qualified applicants simultaneously. Current employees of DEED who are currently in the same classification, who are eligible, and apply within the seven (7) day period will be considered prior to filling the position by other means.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Timothy High at timothy.high@state.mn.us

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

  • A sense of purpose in their work
  • Connection with their coworkers and communities
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
    • Fertility care, including IVF
    • Diabetes care
    • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
  • 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
  • Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
  • Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
  • Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

  • A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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