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Working Title: Systems Modernization Team Lead

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76595

• 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 : 05/10/2024

• Closing Date : 05/30/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS / Children and Family Services / Child Support Division

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / 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.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.

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

*Occasional travel approximately once a month to meetings and conferences.

As the Team Lead - Systems Modernization for the Child Support Division (CSD), you will lead teams focused on modernization for the child support program. You will be responsible for overseeing the tasks associated with systems modernization and coordinating the division’s portfolio of projects. Responsibilities include:

• Represent the needs of the child support agency as it plans and implements system modernization to ensure that it encompasses an integrated service delivery model by working closely with other human services programs systems modernization efforts.

• Coordinate and provide leadership and technical expertise and project management to produce systems. modernization deliverables with a focus on CSD needs and alignment with enterprise-wide systems modernization.

• Act as the team lead for the systems modernization unit and CSD staff involved in system modernization efforts.

• Lead and coordinate CSD program activities critical for systems modernization and systems governance including leading efforts to secure vendors, engaging Tribes, counties and program participating and identifying priorities for system changes.

• Provide project management expertise and leadership to select division and administration priorities.

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.

Three (3) years of specialized professional experience in leading teams and projects focused on business process improvement and/or IT project management. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, strategies, and principles.

• Experience in team leadership, goal-setting, and interpersonal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Complex problem solving and strategic planning/thinking.

• Experience with systems modernization, writing business requirements or working on significant IT projects.

• Experience engagement program participants and partners in change efforts

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