Working Title: Business Analyst & Information Liaison

Job Class: Project Specialist

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 80671

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/04/2024

• Closing Date : 10/14/2024

• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : Project Management Center of Excellence

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 10/01/2027

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 is a temporary position anticipated to last three (3) years.

This position will serve as the Business Analyst and Information Liaison for the Digital Device project. This position will be primarily responsible for the business analysis and execution of change management strategies for the selection of, planning, and implementation of digital devices for the incarcerated population . This position will focus on the employee and population areas of change to maximize adoption and usage while minimizing resistance. This also includes changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organizational structures to ensure that users understand the benefits of the project and have been properly trained prior to full implementation. This position will act as a liaison between business stakeholders, the project manager, and the business lead.

This is a full-time telework position. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .

• One (1) year of project management OR business analysis experience.

Applicants who meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:

• Human relations skills sufficient to collaborate with project teams and business users.

• Analytical skills sufficient to identify problems and recommend solutions.

• Communication skills (written and verbal) sufficient to communicate project benefits to business users and train staff.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Two (2) or more years of project management experience.

• One (1) or more years of experience working in a correctional or secured setting.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.