Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 8 hours ago
Deputy Director of Performance and Technical Management - State Program Administrator Manager Senior
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$91K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking a Deputy Director of Performance and Technical Management to lead critical teams focused on performance management and technical system integration. The role involves managing the data team, overseeing project management efforts, and collaborating with agency leaders to enhance program performance.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and direction for the Performance Team, setting goals and providing feedback and recognition to the team on outcomes and contributions
Leads statewide technical system integration initiatives, data transformation, and reporting compliance
Consults and collaborates closely with the PTM Director and other leaders agency-wide, as well as with external stakeholders to improve agency and program performance and outcomes using research and project management methodologies
Provide formal and informal consultation services and guidance to agency leaders to ensure the alignment of DEED reporting capability with business evaluation needs, agency-wide oversight, guidance and technical expertise around opinion research to improve the quality of services delivered and minimize waste
Facilitate and manage process improvement efforts through a series of collaborative agency-wide evaluation projects; and makes recommendations to support initiatives and decisions based on an understanding of long-term patterns, trends, and predictive capacities
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience directing technical system initiatives like system integration, data transformation, and reporting compliance with at least one (1) of the years of experience providing work direction to others either as a supervisor or project lead
Associate's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, political science, computer science or related technology degrees or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff while building relationships
Experience in communication to clearly, professionally, and concisely provide information to a variety of internal and external customers
Ability to analyze problems, investigate issues, formulate and evaluate alternatives, and recommend course of action and contingency plans
Experience utilizing data to inform system integration, process improvement, program redesign, and related approaches to assess and adjust work plans, organize staff and resources, and monitor and evaluate outcomes
Preferred
Working knowledge of workforce development programs
Experience finding and communicating the critical next steps needed to create and maintain momentum on a project
Experience in building strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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