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Working Title: Chief Compliance Officer
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID: 89347
• 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: 10/02/2025
• Closing Date: 10/22/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial
• Division/Unit: DCY - Compliance/ DCYF Commissioner's Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $ $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The 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 and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. See policy for additional information.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as our Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). This position oversees funding, programs, and services of significant complexity and scope, ensuring DCYF's operations reflect the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and compliance.

As the CCO, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to align compliance efforts with DCYF's mission and objectives.
• Provide broad direction for compliance activities, including policy development, program oversight, risk management, and auditing.
• Recommend solutions to sensitive, complex, and high-visibility issues impacting the agency.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations through proactive monitoring, effective communication, and corrective action planning.
• Promote a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, often recognized at state and national levels.
• Collaborate with agency leaders, policymakers, and external partners to address issues of significance that span multiple agencies and stakeholders.

This role requires exceptional leadership, vision, and diplomacy skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to balance regulatory requirements with strategic priorities, while fostering strong relationships and driving organizational success.

If you are an experienced compliance professional with the passion and expertise to make a statewide impact, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of DCYF.

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.**

Experience managing teams, including providing leadership and management through change.

AND

5 years of compliance and/or quality improvement experience while managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff. Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience managing multiple projects using project management methodology including all principles involved in planning, executing, controlling, evaluating, and closing projects.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large amounts of data and using the data to create reports and dashboards.
• Experience with compliance programs, plans, policies, procedures and performance improvement activities.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations and legal procedures covering a wide variety of topics and subjects related to human service or social service programs.
• Ability to develop internal and external relationships sufficient to work with and influence different constituencies with diplomacy and build and support diverse teams in a respectful and inclusive manner.
• Experience working with programs that serve diverse communities and developing materials to communicate to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism in professional settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or Master's degree or coursework in a field related to compliance, human/social services or public administration.
• Certified in compliance.
• Lean six sigma certification or experience with continuous quality improvement methods.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a 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 check
• Criminal Background check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
• Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

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Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Tonika Shobe at or

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tonika Shobe at

About Children Youth & Families Dept
Our state depends on the success of Minnesota children, youth and families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families puts children at the center of state government, creating a permanent state agency and commissioner focused on elevating children and families in policy and budget decisions.

This realigns state government to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs and practices.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

• Fertility care, including IVF

• Diabetes care

• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies
based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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