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Working Title: Legislative Budget Director

Job Class: Human Services Program Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87733

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/12/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / Budget Analysis Division

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $39.34 - $58.47 / hourly; $82,141 - $122,085 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services 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.

_CANDIDATES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRING BONUS UP TO $5,000._

_***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***_

_***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. During the legislative session, this person will attend committee hearings and meetings at the capitol.***_

As the Legislative Budget Director, you will lead the legislative fiscal work for programs administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position is an exciting opportunity to work with policy makers and leaders to make impactful, positive changes for people needing services across the state. This posting is available for two distinct positions to serve as the Legislative Budget Director for the Aging and Disability Services administration.

As Legislative Budget Director for the Aging & Disability Services Administration, this position is responsible for:

+ Directing the Governor’s legislative budget development for the administration, developing proposals that center on people and community and allow the Governor and Commissioner to accomplish their policy goals for Minnesotans’ access to aging & disability services across the state.

+ Directing the department’s fiscal analysis on proposed legislation that impacts Aging & Disability Services programs, leading the completion of fiscal notes, analysis, and technical assistance provided to the legislature to ensure that the agency has the operational and programmatic resources to implement proposed changes.

+ Providing fiscal and technical advice, guidance, strategies, and analysis to the Assistant Commissioner, Chief Administrative Officer, and other administration senior management on the development and administration of fiscal policy, the biennial budget, and operational spending plans.

+ Providing fiscal policy advice and analysis to the Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, State Government Relations Director, and other agency Executive Management Team members on strategies to achieve policy goals for the Aging & Disability Services infrastructure and programs.

+ Leadingthe administrations’financialmanagementpertainingtoprogramcostsandensuring accountabilityfor implementation and tracking of policies/programs with a fiscal impact. This includes advising leadership on fiscal matters pertaining forecasted programs including Medicaid, as well as grant programs administered by the administration.

+ Working collaboratively with other administrations, other state agencies, and external community partners to ensure that fiscal estimates and legislative strategies are fiscally accurate and operationally sound.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Budget Director and the Aging & Disability Services Administration Assistant Commissioner.

This position has a high level of discretion to represent, negotiate and act on behalf of the agency in fiscal policy related matters with legislators, legislative staff, and external community partners.

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, day and year for each job held.**_

Four (4) years’ experience in public policy.

Experience must include the following:

+ Direct experience with the legislative process.

+ Experience conducting policy and data analysis.

+ Experience managing projects or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with aging and disability services programs, Medicaid, or other health and human services policy or programs.

+ Knowledge and understanding of state and federal budgetary processes and procedures.

+ Experience developing fiscal notes on proposed legislation.

+ Experience developing budget and fiscal strategies.

+ Advanced innovative problem-solving skills.

+ Master’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field.

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

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background 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.