Child Safety & Permanency Budget Lead / Management ...

Working Title: Child Safety & Permanency Budget Lead / Management Analyst 4Job Class: Management Analyst 4Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept Job ID : 92668 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 3/12/2026. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted. Date Posted : 03/06/2026 Closing Date : 03/20/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE Division/Unit : DCYF/CS&P Ops Work Shift: Day Shift Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / 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 (: 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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.This position provides strategic financial leadership for Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) by delivering expert fiscal guidance, developing and managing CSP's budget and accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and departmental requirements. The role supports informed decision-making, promotes responsible stewardship of resources, and strengthens operational effectiveness through training, technical assistance, and cross-divisional collaboration. Serving as CSP's primary fiscal authority, this position leads and advises on financial matters with internal partners and external stakeholders to advance CSP's mission and outcomes.Responsibilities include: Provide financial expertise and guidance to the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) management team to support well-informed and timely decisions for CSP to operate within budget funding constraints, financial policies and procedures, and in compliance with legislative mandates and federal requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor CSP budget and accounting functions to ensure proper and efficient use of resources and alignment with federal, state, and department requirements.Provide sound fiscal management, oversight, and monitoring of CSP accounts. Provide training and technical assistance to CSP on procurement and budget policies, procedures, and forms. Collaborate with and lead project teams to accomplish operational outcomes.Represent CSP as the expert on fiscal-related issues with other divisions, administrations, departments, and community partners. Serve as a member of the CSP Operations team and participate in official team functions. Other duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsTo 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 experience working within budget funding, financial policy or grants within governmental setting or a large/complex organization. Experience must demonstrate: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and internal controls and the ability to apply these principles to ensure fiscal compliance, financial integrity, and risk mitigation. Fiscal management including budget development, fiscal analysis, budget management, reporting, and preparation of decision-support materials for senior leadership. Ability to interpret and apply federal and state statutes, regulations, and funding requirements, and to assess compliance risks and operational impacts related to the use of public funds. Skill in developing and delivering clear, persuasive presentations and training materials, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and facilitate discussions with leadership and program staff. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public administration, public policy, finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Knowledge of the Statewide (SWIFT) accounting system to access, interpret, and evaluate financial data, and to develop improved reporting formats, procedures, and analytical methods. Ability to design reporting tools beyond standard SWIFT outputs to provide accurate, actionable financial information for management. Experience providing strategic fiscal guidance to division or agency leadership, including multi-year budget planning, fiscal notes, and legislative budget proposals. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and legislative processes to support compliance, along with strong analytical, writing, technical, and administrative skills to understand issues and explain how they affect the agency's work. Experience providing training and technical assistance to staff in financial, analytical, or operational work to ensure consistency and compliance. Additional RequirementsIt 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) Driver's License Check Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees Additional assessment may be required during the interview process AN 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Created: 2026-03-10