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Working Title: Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90803

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes*

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12/19/25 date. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

+ **Date Posted** : 12/12/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 01/02/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / DCYF MS OCI Team

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 AM - 4:30PM

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

+ **Travel Required** : No*

+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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 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.

_*_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._

This position exists to support DCYF’s efforts in continuous improvement and innovation. This position is a subject matter expert in continuous improvement, project leadership, data analysis, training development and facilitation, conflict resolution and various technologies and applies that expertise to lead improvement initiatives, mentor leaders and staff, create and deliver dynamic training, and design and maintain technology leveraged by the office and division. This position solves the most complex problems and leads the most sensitive and challenging projects within the office and provides coaching and mentorship to other members of the team and staff at all levels on leading their own improvement efforts. This position has regular contact and communication with DCYF management, executive leadership, Tribal Nations, counties, and staff of other State agencies.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead complex improvement and innovation projects across the department

+ Serve as OCI continuous improvement and innovation project management and data expert

+ Develop and deliver CI training and mentorship to DCYF at all levels throughout the agency

+ Serve as DCYF OCI liaison with DCYF management and representative of DCYF OCI

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 of experience with continuous improvement and organizational change management

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

+ Applying continuous improvement concepts, methods, and tools to business processes

+ Experience leading or coordinating projects, developing and delivering training to diverse adult learners

+ Complex problem solving and strategic thinking utilizing data planning and analysis

+ Experience collaborating effectively across all levels of an organization, from the C-Suite to front-line staff

+ Knowledge of change management theories/models/tools

Preferred Qualifications

+ Additional education/certification in continuous improvement

+ Experience in leading large-scale systemic change initiatives

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

+ Knowledge of DCYF programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of public sector policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations

+ A master’s degree in an area related to change leadership and management

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Driver’s License Check

+ Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

+ Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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.