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Working Title: Financial Review Specialist - Management Analyst 3

Job Class: Management Analyst 3

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 77547

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/12/2024

• Closing Date : 07/05/2024

• Bid Open : 06/12/2024

• Bid Close : 06/19/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Community Nutrition Business

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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.

As a Management Analyst 3 for the Nutrition Program Services division, you will provide advanced specialized technical expertise for implementing federal and state financial requirements for USDA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sponsors. Duties will include:

• Integrating financial management processes into all Child Nutrition programs administered by the Nutrition ProgramServices division;

• Facilitate the financial and procurement activities including but not limited to training sponsors, reviewing budgets and management plans, and completing financial and procurement reviews;

• Review federal and state procurement requirements and assess current CNP procurement practices to determine opportunities; and

• Coordinate activities with program staff as well as business operations teams in order to implement financial and procurement review tools and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of professional business analysis and financial experience

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree AND 2 years of professional business analysis and financial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USDA Nutrition Program regulations

• Data analysis experience to interpret procurement and financial management processes in child nutrition programs

• Business administration experience in coordinating financial management, procurement and contract activities

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following

components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in

the US.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.