Temporary Senior Budget Analyst System

Temporary Senior Budget Analyst System / State Prog Admin CoordinatorJob Class: State Program Administrator, CoordinatorAgency: Children Youth & Families DeptLocation: St. PaulTelework Eligible: YesFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: Limited; TemporaryWho May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.Closing Date: 12/15/2025Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPEDivision/Unit: DCY - Central Office / Budget Admin & OpsWork Shift: Day ShiftWork Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pmDays of Work: Monday - FridayTravel Required: NoSalary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annuallyClassified Status: UnclassifiedBargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPEEnd Date: 11/02/2027FLSA Status: Exempt - AdministrativeDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: NoThe Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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 states) and flexible hours options are available.This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 2 years.This role plays a pivotal leadership and coordination function in managing the systems account budget and related operations of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Serving as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Commissioners, the Chief Finance Officer and the Budget Administration and Operations Manager, the position ensures sound fiscal stewardship by providing expert-level financial analysis, oversight, and policy guidance.Key responsibilities include overseeing systems account budgeting and fiscal control policies that span the entire agency, developing and evaluating spending plans, processing and approving personnel transactions, and forecasting budget needs across the agency in the systems fund. This position leads collaborative problem-solving with administration budget teams to identify challenges and implement effective solutions, ensuring that systems resources are aligned with agency priorities.As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the position engages in high-level discussions involving sensitive personnel and policy decisions, requiring both discretion and strategic insight. The role demands technical expertise, strong project management skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining efficient, effective, and accountable systems fund financial operations agency-wide.Responsibilities include:Lead in the development of systems budgets that align with DCYF's mission to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs, and practices.Lead the forecasting and budget monitoring for the systems fund to provide all levels of decision makers with helpful financial information.Act as liaison to Financial Operations Division (FOD) and Budget Administration Division (BAD) for the systems fund. Serve as the initial point of contact for financial related systems fund questions and see the request through to completion.Evaluate financial and program performance with the goal of providing data driven information for future funding decisions. This includes evaluating financial processes to ensure the Budget Administration and Operations Team is changing processes that are not effective.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 working in governmental budget and fiscal management.Applicants who meet the experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:Experience in complex technical budgeting, including reporting and forecasting using statistical techniques and governmental fund accounting.Advanced skills in financial analysis and data visualization using Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with PivotTables, PivotCharts, advanced formula functions, and data visualization experience.Experience using a variety of financial systemsEffective communications and human relations skills to project manage and work collaboratively with internal and external groups and all levels of leadership; problem-solving skills for resolving technical matters; and the ability to develop ongoing relationships.Ability to proactively research, organize, analyze, execute, and evaluate financial data and summarize information so others can understand.Apply complex quantitative analysis to administrative data to assess impacts of program policy changes on budget forecastsPreferred Qualifications:Master's in finance, accounting, public administration or related degreeExperience with advising leaders on budgetary and/or financial information.Knowledge of state and federal government funding processes, including relevant fiscal policies, rules, and proceduresparticularly those related to grants, contracts, and procurement.Data analysis and data management experience sufficient to identify and report information that is critical to program issues, make recommendations and/or decision-making.Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.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 checkCriminal Background checkFingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)Driver's License CheckPersonnel File Review: all current and former public sector employeesAdditional assessment may be required during the interview processAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.