Senior Planning Fellow

Job Details

Working Title: Senior Planning Fellow

Job Class: Project Functional Manager

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Job ID: 90944
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/19/2025
• Closing Date: 01/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - Managerial
• Division/Unit: Planning & Policy / Healthy Aging
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $ $60.24 / hourly; $87,111 - $125,781 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• End Date: 04/07/2027
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

Job Summary

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Senior Planning Fellow to lead and execute a Multisector Healthy Aging Project on the Long-Range Planning Team. Working closely with the Director of Healthy Aging, this temporary position plays a critical role in advancing a complex multi-agency initiative: Developing and delivering a statewide Multisector Healthy Aging Plan, with a focus on implementation, due to the Minnesota Legislature by April 2027.

As day-to-day project manager and interagency point person, the Senior Planning Fellow will coordinate and drive action across agencies, sectors, and stakeholder groups. This role is responsible for conducting and coordinating planning activities, developing implementation strategies and timelines, coordinating resources, and building and maintaining relationships. The work requires using technical and subject-matter expertise, project management and analytical skills, communication, and consensus-building skills to guide project success.

Job duties for this position include:

• Coordinate planning and implementation efforts for a project to support vibrant and healthy aging
• Perform day-to-day activities for the Healthy Aging project
• Develop and execute the vision for the technical and analytical work needed to advance planning and implementation efforts, such as visioning, scenario planning, demographic modeling, economic analysis, etc.
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of project products and outputs and communication of those products and outputs
• Assemble and coordinate working groups of state leaders and staff, as well as external advisors, to advance planning and implementation efforts

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Four (4) years of experience leading or coordinating complex, multi-agency projects related to public policy or program implementation.

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated experience in the areas of Healthy Aging (e.g. policy, initiatives, and services) that impact healthy vibrant aging across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated project and stakeholder management experience, including the ability to organize and execute work based on project goals, prioritize amidst competing interests, and effectively engage a variety of stakeholders to advance the work
• Communication skills sufficient to convey complex and intricate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in a professional and respectful manner
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work and collaborate with senior leaders to accomplish objectives and gain consensus on key priorities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate under minimal direction, including proactively anticipating barriers and adapting to overcome challenges
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, public health, public affairs, planning, economics, political science, sociology, human services, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need

• Advanced degree or certificate in public policy, public administration, public health, urban planning, economics, geography, environmental sciences, journalism, law, engineering or a related field.
• Lived experience relevant for the work to improve the lives of older Minnesotans. For example, personal, family, or community experiences related to healthy aging services.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to guide diverse groups through complex discussions and balance competing viewpoints to move teams toward shared understanding and actionable outcomes.
• Experience with public sector organizations, including policy development and program implementation. Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative process, state policies, procedures and practices, and research institution landscape.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Social Security and address verification
• Education verification
• Conflict of interest review
• Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Application Details
How to Apply

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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 Natalie Pham at

MMB may choose to non-competitively interview certain disabled veterans (CDVs). To receive consideration as a CDV under M.S. 43A.111, you must:

• Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%
• Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability
• Meet all minimum qualifications identified in this posting
• Submit all documentation by the closing date to Natalie Pham at

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Natalie Pham at or

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
• 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.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at or email and let us know the support you need.

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