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Working Title: Legal Operations Project Manager

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90827

+ **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** : 12/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/24/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-OLC Operations Support

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : (Required for Limited Positions)

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 is eligible for_** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_for applicants who reside in Minnesota_** **_or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._

_*This is a Temporary Unclassified opportunity for approximately three (3) years._

Under limited direction, this position is responsible to perform advanced professional systems analysis work and design, develop, test, demonstrate, and maintain business process management, including workflows, processes, procedures, systems, and automation within Chief Legal Counsel’s Office, with specific focus on litigation holds and legal data. In addition to identifying and proposing changes to ongoing systems issues, the incumbent is responsible for identifying and owning work involving the coordination of multiple large-scale, complex projects to ensure Legal Counsel’s Office can complete required work in conjunction with Licensing, Background Studies, Program Integrity Oversight Division (PIO), and Digital Services Analytics and Insights (DSAI) business units. This position plans, designs, develops, implements, evaluates, and manages multiple enterprise projects through the application of business discipline, project management; and utilizes specialized methods, principles, and practices for all facets of Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal’s work across human service programs overseen by OIG. This position ensures both process and projects’ adherence to state/federal laws, rules, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Performs ongoing analysis, review, and evaluation of organizational and administrative gaps and needs in business processes, functions, and technical/technology systems.

+ Proposes and oversees associated large-scale projects to address these needs.

+ Manages ongoing and future projects.

+ Coordinates and leads planning meetings.

+ Forms and leads the work of project teams comprised of interdisciplinary staff, process leaders, supervisors, managers, various collaborative partners, external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.

+ Serves as a liaison across teams, service areas, administrations, and departments.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, 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.**_

Three (3) years of experience managing the design, development, and implementation of projects that interface with a variety of technical systems and platforms.

AND

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge and experience with computer software and applications such as Salesforce, Agile Apps, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Teams, and/or Visio.

+ Utilize knowledge and application of project management principles including Lean/Six Sigma/Agile or other methodologies to oversee the completion of projects.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Understand the responsibilities of OIG Legal Counsel’s role in interacting with Licensing BGS, PIOD, and DSAI business units.

+ Create short- and long-range plans for ongoing and future projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of new projects.

+ Research, collect, analyze, and synthesize data to solve ineffective business processes, workflows, procedures, and systems.

+ Develop/maintain strong professional working relationships to work collaboratively across business areas.

+ Respond flexibly to changing, evolving, and sometimes conflicting priorities and demands.

+ Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences; and understand political implications and sensitivities.

+ Prepare and provide pre-and post-project evaluations that analyze feasibility, trends, outcomes, and impacts of each project.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

+ Criminal background check

+ Reference check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.