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Working Title: MNJIS Portfolio Project Manager

Job Class: Project Functional Manager

Agency: Public Safety Department

+ **Job ID** : 87016

+ **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** : 7/2/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 7/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : CJIS Crim Justice Info Sys / MNJIS Management

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $41.72 - $60.24 / hourly; $87,111 - $125,781 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : 8/1/2028

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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 with an anticipated end date of 8/1/2028. This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week.

The MNJIS Portfolio Project Manager position is responsible for developing, managing and coordinating portfolio projects for Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) Minnesota Justice Information Services (MNJI) section. Primary responsibilities include strategic financial management for MNJIS portfolio projects to ensure alignment of MNJIS budget, including federal grant funding, MNJIS revenue funds and special legislative funding; oversight of vendor contracts, federal grants and overall MNJIS budget; and serve as the collaborative clearinghouse for MNJIS, contracts, grants and budget to ensure alignment and functionality with MNJIS priorities and overall BCA priorities.

MNJIS serves as the statewide gateway to criminal justice information systems and services. MNJIS is also responsible for the coordination of the state’s criminal justice information integration effort. MNJIS fulfills the BCA’s responsibilities as Minnesota’s FBI designated Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Agency (CSA) with overall responsibility for the administration and use of the FBI’s CJIS Division programs within the state.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of project management experience to include all of the following:

+ Managing vendor contracts and vendor relations, to include monitoring service level agreements

+ Working with governmental budgets and fiscal reports

+ Business and administrative process development and improvement

Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel sufficient to generate, organize, format and prepare data for analysis and presentation.

Technical knowledge or experience with technical projects.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent human relations skills sufficient to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field can substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience overseeing grant-related activities, including grant writing, administration, monitoring, and reporting.

Experience with and knowledge of legal and criminal justice terminology.

Experience implementing project strategies and outcomes.

Knowledge of the BCA and State and Federal laws as it relates to contract and grants.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

+ Criminal history

+ Reference check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Drug screen

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.