Agency Business Strategy and Transformation Director / State Prog Admin Manager Prin

Job Details

Working Title: Agency Business Strategy and Transformation Director / State Prog Admin Manager Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID: 85794
• 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: 04/24/2025
• Closing Date: 05/14/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial
• Division/Unit: Fiscal and Administrative Services / FAS Management Team
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• 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.

Job Summary

**Hybrid eligible: ** Employees may telework up to 50%, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 75 miles or more from their permanent work location and reside within the state or in a county bordering the state may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director.

This position exists to support the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and its senior leaders, in the overall administrative responsibilities of a cabinet-level state agency by providing intra-agency and inter-agency business innovation and transformation, strategic planning implementation, change management, and project management oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading DPS business innovation and transformation through collaborations with agency leadership, division directors and cross divisional teams;
• Creating and developing recommendations for business innovation and transformation, including technology and business change management;
• Leading cross-divisional teams to accomplish agency strategic goals; providing leadership and oversight to projects with high-level agency impacts;
• Identifying and implementing performance measurement and program evaluation to agency senior leadership and division directors;
• Presenting findings and recommendations based on findings to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of progressive experience directing programs, operations, and projects in complex business environments. Experience must include:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams to implement innovative and sustainable solutions to address complex business problems or operations.
• Advance-level business, fiscal, and data analysis skills supported by relevant experience.
• Experience communicating and presenting complex business, financial, or policy concepts to various stakeholders and leaders.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, management, finance or related field.
• Advanced level interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate conversations and decisions that have significant operating and policy implications and may involve competing priorities among executive leadership.
• Training or certification in project management, change management, or strategic planning.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise level projects, or projects with a statewide impact.
• Using performance metrics, results-based accountability, or other data-driven methodologies to evaluate, implement, and monitor project and program success.

Physical Requirements

Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check

Application Details

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us or 651-201-7296.

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 Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

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.

For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at marna.johnson@state.mn.us or call 651-259-1875.