Working Title: Federal Programs and Compliance Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 82128

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/28/2024

• Closing Date : 12/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employment & Economic Development Department -Managerial

• Division/Unit : Business & Community Development / 0359 Broadband Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented

• 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 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.

This position exists to provide high-level, highly complex administrative, consultative and coordinative program management work for the Office of Broadband Development, under general administrative oversight of the Executive Director. The position will provide leadership, administration, technical assistance, and compliance to the Office of Broadband Development for the promotion, planning, implementation, and initiatives of the Border to Border Grant Programs and Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) federal Department of Commerce National Telecommunications Information Administration’s (NTIA’s) “Internet for All” broadband infrastructure program and other federal and state funded broadband programs. Position works under administrative direction of the Executive Director to provide administrative, consultative and coordinative program management work. Position will lead a team of professional staff working toward various Office of Broadband Development (OBD) goals and objectives.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at an office listed below and DEED Headquarters - St. Paul. 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.

This position will include statewide and national travel.

This position will report in office to one of the following CareerForce Locations: Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska, Cloquet, Cottage Grove, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Kasson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Montevideo, Monticello, Moorhead, Mora, New Ulm, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, Virginia, Wabasha, Wadena, West St. Paul, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, Worthington

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.

Four (4) years* of supervisory experience in professional budget, fiscal, and grants management experience focusing on the analysis/forecasting of complex programming, policies, procedures, and techniques.

*Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to broadband and budgetary and fiscal processes

• Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division/program-level work

• Experience leading and managing diverse staff

• Experience managing complex budgets, grants, and contracts related to broadband, including preparing and monitoring budgets

• Experience with state/federal grant administration

• 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 Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s Record 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.

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.