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This position is responsible for managing and directing a team of Executive Budget Officers who provide professional financial management assistance and public policy analysis to state agency leaders relative to the planning, development and execution of the state budget, including modification of existing policies and laws. This position also provides independent evaluative judgments, recommendations, policy and program analysis to the Governor, Minnesota Management & Budget leadership, state managers and members of the legislature.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Public Policy, Public or Business Administration, Public Finance, or closely related field

AND

A minimum of four years (4) of supervisory or managerial financial management experience focused on:

• Budget preparation, budget analysis, development of budget policies in a governmental or not-for profit environment, OR

• Establishment of programmatic priorities, analysis of fiscal impacts of public policy options, and the conducting of program analysis/management organizational reviews AND

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

OR a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public or Business Administration, Public Finance, or closely related field AND eight years of supervisory or managerial financial management experience as noted above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with the development of the state budget in Minnesota.
• Experience working with the Minnesota Legislature.
• Experience testifying at the Legislature.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.

Additional Requirements

Reference/Background Checks:

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Colleen Siegel at colleen.siegel@state.mn.us.