Working Title: Grants Unit Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

- Job ID: 97486
- Location: St. Paul
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers.
- Date Posted: 10/15/2026
- Closing Date: 11/04/2026
- Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- Division/Unit: Financial Management / Grants Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Managerial Plan
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- 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.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking a dynamic leader to direct and modernize the agency’s outgoing grants management operations, ensuring strong internal controls, financial accountability, and consistent statewide grant practices. This role provides strategic oversight for more than $500 million in state and federal funds, guiding the full lifecycle of grants—from policy design and risk mitigation to training and enterprise collaboration.



The ideal candidate is an experienced grants professional who thrives at the intersection of financial stewardship, operational excellence, and public service. This is an opportunity to shape statewide grant standards, strengthen internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, and elevate the effectiveness of MDH’s investments in communities.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Lead agency‑wide grants oversight and ensure strong internal controls across all outgoing grant processes.
- Supervise and develop a qualified grants management team.
- Drive continuous improvement using analytics, process mapping, and risk‑based decision making.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal grant regulations, including the Uniform Guidance.
- Oversee the development and delivery of agencywide grants training programs.
- Serve as MDH’s representative in statewide grants governance and cross‑agency initiatives.
- Provide authoritative guidance to executives and program leaders on grants policy and compliance.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in‑office requirement, depending on job requirements,



helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

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 and year for each job held.

- Four (4) years of experience working with government grants, is required, along with the following additional qualifications:
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of state or federal grants, including applying internal controls and compliance measures.
- Experience interpreting and applying federal Uniform Guidance and state grant statutes/policies.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a financial, grants, or regulatory environment.
- Experience supervising staff or leading cross‑functional project teams.
- Experience developing or implementing grants policies, procedures, or training materials.

Qualifications To Be Assessed During An Interview Process

- Strong ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines in a complex, high‑volume environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex policy concepts.
- Strong facilitation and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Sound judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills in ambiguous or high‑pressure situations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, adapt to evolving needs, and champion continuous improvement.

A related degree may substitute for experience as follows: Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of

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