Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Working Title: Title IV-E and Families First Manager / State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

- Job ID: 95059
- 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: 10/27/2026
- Closing Date: 11/30/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial;
- Division/Unit: DCYF/CS&P; Deputy Staff
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- 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 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- 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 was previously posted 6/24/26 - 7/24/26. Current applicants need not reapply.

Responsibilities Include

- Lead the management and direction of the Title IV-E program to ensure Minnesota’s compliance with all federal program requirements as the lead state Title IV-E agency.
- Direct the implementation of new federal and state laws in accordance with new federal legislation and ensure that they are continuously incorporated into the automated systems such as SSIS and MAXIS.
- Lead the Title IV-E programs through audits occurring at the federal level (every three years), and the annual audit performed by the Office of State Auditor. The person in this position is also responsible to lead the development of mitigating strategies that may result.
- Provide overall direction, organization, and guidance for the implementation of Family First Prevention Services Act across program areas within Child Safety and Permanency Division (CSP) and across the department.
- Direct and manage the development and implementation of program policy, fiscal policies and procedures to meet state and federal requirements for Family First Prevention Services Act.




- Provide consultation to the American Indian Child Well Being Unit’s Initiative Program staff and leadership on strategic planning, program and fiscal support, oversight, quality assurance and compliance with state and federal requirements.

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.

Demonstrated leadership experience*

- Leadership experience can include:
- Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
- *A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project workplace.
- Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
- A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG)

Experience Must Include

- 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
- 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

- Five (5) years of work experience with state child welfare laws. Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Administrative skills at a county or tribal social services agency in the role of a manager, director
- Knowledge of federal and state child welfare laws such as Title IV-B and E of the Social Security Act and similar laws
- Administering and overseeing budget, contract and grants management, and legislative processes
- Thorough and extensive knowledge and experience in child welfare programs and operations
- Public policy analysis and development sufficient to develop

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