Fraud Investigator - State Program Administrator Coordinator at Minnesota Department of Employm

Fraud Investigator - State Program Administrator Coordinator job at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Saint Paul, MN. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good.

At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families.

DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

• Job : 91168
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework.
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/12/2026.
• Date Posted
  : 01/06/2026
• Closing Date
  : 01/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE
• Division/Unit
  : CO Fiscal Management Audit
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
• Job Class Option
  :
  Fiscal Compliance
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

This position exists to review, evaluate, and conduct investigations - examining allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse. The incumbent will ensure reported and actual instances of fraud, waste, and abuse are investigated, remediated, and minimized. The incumbent will perform audits and investigations, evaluate the results to determine the cause and effect, recommend improvements, and determine if additional audit work is needed.

Conduct post investigation fraud audits to identify control deficiencies and perform severity analysis that assesses the impact of financial loss. The incumbent will also conduct proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts. Work with legal when compiling investigation reports. Present investigation findings to management. Additionally, the incumbent will educate and provide technical, advisory and consultative services to DEED staff and managers on the anti-fraud and audit programs and activities.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years
* of experience conducting fraud investigations, that include financial compliance and data privacy audits.
* Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency may 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. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience working with audit, internal controls, fraud investigations and fraud risk assessment.
• Experience utilizing investigative techniques and methodologies to analyze, evaluate information, and make recommendations for improving processes.
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate processes and data metrics to guide decisions,…