Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

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

Working Title: Treasury Offset Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Claims Specialist / State Prog Admin Sr

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

- Job ID: 97922
- 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 10/28/2026 date. 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. 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
- Date Posted: 10/22/2026
- Closing Date: 11/05/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
- Division/Unit: DCYF/SNAP Policy
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- 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.

* Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible schedule options are available.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Department representative in all aspects of the federal-mandated Treasury Offset Program (TOP). The key focus is to maintain and improve the Division and Departments effort to effectively deal with collecting debt generated by overpayments made to recipients of public assistance. Specifically, from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). This incumbent will be expert in the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures governing the establishment and collection of overpaid benefits in the SNAP/MFIP programs and in applying SNAP and MFIP policy to determine if claims were established correctly, and in determining when refunds should be issued.

Responsibilities Include

- Manage the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) in Minnesota to collect SNAP and MFIP food overpayments by intercepting federal income tax refunds, contract payments, salaries,



pensions and benefits from federal entitlements under a federal mandate.
- Coordinate with the TOP analyst and MAXIS staff to identify and resolve technical issues with MAXIS and/or TOP system.
- Coordinate with TOP analyst and MAXIS staff to develop or revise debt monitoring reports.
- Manage a variety of monitoring reports to ensure data integrity.
- Research SNAP claims for accurracy and take appropriate action based on findings.
- Perform related duties as required/assigned.

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.**

Two (2) Years Of Experience Determining Eligibility For Public Assistance Programs Such As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

- Review and analysis of public assistance benefits.
- Working with eligibility database systems such as MAXIS.

A bachelor’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience OR A master’s degree in in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experiencing calculating and entering claims, adjustments and corrections.
- Experience with data management systems and financial reporting systems.

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