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Working Title: Digital Transformation Consultant

Job Class: Information Technology Consultant

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 86324

+ **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** : 05/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $52.23 - $88.77 / hourly; $109,056 - $185,351 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ 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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The MNIT DCYF team supports critical systems and applications that ensure the welfare and development of Minnesota's children, youth, and families. You will be a part of a team that works to provide comprehensive services and support that nurture and protect children, enhance family well-being, and foster youth development across the state.

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Digital Transformation Consultant to lead and support strategic initiatives for a newly established state agency. This plays a critical role in shaping and coordinating enterprise-level digital transformation efforts. The consultant will provide expert-level guidance on aligning technology strategies with organizational goals, modernizing legacy systems, and implementing digital solutions that improve service delivery, efficiency, and accessibility. This role operates under executive direction and requires deep cross-functional expertise, a consultative approach, and the ability to lead and influence state executive leaders and stakeholders at all levels. The position is essential to laying the groundwork for the agency’s long-term IT vision and digital roadmap.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering states are eligible for telework.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last one (1) year.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a senior-level IT leadership or IT consulting role, working across organizational boundaries to drive strategic digital transformation or enterprise IT initiatives.

Experience must include:

+ Proven ability to lead or advise on modernization efforts involving cloud adoption, service design, IT governance, or emerging technologies.

+ Experience developing and implementing IT strategies in alignment with business goals.

+ Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executives, technology teams, and external partners.

A master’s degree in information technology, strategic management, public administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field may substitute for three (3) years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields may substitute for two (2) years; and an associate’s degree in one of these fields may substitute for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in IT, with at least three (3) years specifically focused on leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives.

+ Five (5) years of experience supporting C-suite leadership in the development and execution of strategic vision and organizational initiatives.

+ Experience working in or consulting with public sector agencies or large, complex organizations.

+ Knowledge of digital service delivery models and user-centered design.

+ Experience with state government IT environments, policies, procurement, and compliance requirements.

+ Certification in organizational change management methodologies, such as Prosci or equivalent frameworks.

+ Experience designing and delivering training and development programs for IT professionals and leadership audiences.

+ Master’s degree in information technology, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.