Working Title: Business Information Technology (IT) Coordinator Job Class: Management Analyst Staff Specialist Agency: Human Services Dept - Job ID : 85697
- 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 : 04/18/2025
- Closing Date : 05/01/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / FOD Division Operations
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.
Telework
(Within Minnesota or neighboring state counties) and flexible hours options are available for up to 50% of scheduled workdays . The Financial Operations Division (FOD) IT Coordinator manages the strategic vision and roadmap for the division's technical resources (e.g., applications, utilities, databases, and tools) that improve the division's operational efficiency and delivery of critical business services. The incumbent will function as a leader in the division and will manage efforts that have major department-wide, multi-divisional, and/or statewide impact. The FOD IT Coordinator works closely with division management, product managers, subject matter experts, and project teams and multiple MNIT DHS teams to ensure FOD's technical solutions address the needs of the division, the agency, and the people we serve. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: - Serve as the division-wide point person, primary analyst, and key day-to-day decision maker for FOD application work request submission, review, and prioritization efforts.
- Establish and manage the division's IT initiative documentation, progress tracking, and status reporting processes to ensure the efforts are clearly defined, transparently prioritized, and regularly monitored.
- Lead project teams and continuous learning efforts grounded in IT product and project management best practices.
- Research, analyze, and diagnose customer needs.
- Advise/consult management on how to implement and integrate new technologies.
- Provide leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making and long-range organization and systems planning.
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. Two (2) years of experience in information technology (IT) project management or business systems analysis.
Experience must demonstrate:
- Knowledge of information management principles and current information technology strategies and trends, including concepts like the product lifecycle, road mapping, backlog refinement, feature prioritization, and user research and analysis.
- Knowledge of project management and business analysis principles and methodologies.
- Organization and coordination skills sufficient to manage an active portfolio of projects.
- Skills in statistical methods, data analysis, and other measurement techniques sufficient to evaluate program and/or process results and design and develop guidelines and standards.
- Ability to understand user needs, pain points, and perspectives to recommend products or adaptions that address their requirements.
- Strategic planning skills sufficient to identify future needs and solutions to problems.
- Skills in communication techniques, both oral and written, to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals and coach and advise other staff.
A Bachelors' degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience Preferred Qualifications - Skills in leadership sufficient to carry out actions while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to provide clear direction and support to others.
- Knowledge of DHS financial operations processes.
- Skills in Microsoft Visio or other process mapping software.
- 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.
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