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Working Title: Chief Investment Officer

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Climate Innovation Finance Authority

+ **Job ID** : 85594

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Climate Innovation Finance Authority –Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Climate Innovation Finance Authority / Climate Innovation Finance Authority

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 20% of the time

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

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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.

Hybrid work environment with three days per week in office; primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul. For those interested in relocating to Minnesota, a flexible start date may be negotiated.

This position oversees MnCIFA's capital deployment. The position will work closely with the Executive Director, other Executives and the Board of Directors on multiple aspects of organizational direction, including those related to sourcing investments and vetting projects for consideration by the Credit Committee. Because MnCIFA is a newly established state agency, this position will be establishing new systems and defining success. The fact that MnCIFA is a financing authority means the Chief Investment Officer's work is especially critical to ensuring it fulfills its purpose.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of strategic, high-level management and leadership experience that includes:

+ Experience in budgeting, risk management, contracting, and grants management.

+ Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance can substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Experience in data analysis and financial planning.

+ Knowledge and experience in the assessment, structuring, execution, and management of multiple financing tools.

+ Finance experience in State, Tribal, Federal, or local government, or relevant private sector setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of procedures and operations of state government sufficient to understand and administer applicable laws, regulations, and state policies.

+ Thorough understanding of federal and state tax credits and other incentives for clean energy investment.

+ Familiarity or experience with clean energy project finance or other financing-related structuring and documentation.

+ Experience or demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, environmental justice, climate action, and/or economic development.

+ Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of article such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.

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.