Child Safety & Permanency Budget Lead​/Management Analyst

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Working Title: Child Safety & Permanency Budget Lead / Management Analyst 4

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Job : 92668

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 3/12/2026. 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.

Date Posted: 03/06/2026

Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

Division/Unit: DCYF/CS&P Ops

Work Shift: Day Shift

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative

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 hours options are available.

This position provides strategic financial leadership for Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) by delivering expert fiscal guidance, developing and managing CSP’s budget and accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and departmental requirements. The role supports informed decision-making, promotes responsible stewardship of resources, and strengthens operational effectiveness through training, technical assistance, and cross-divisional collaboration. Serving as CSP’s primary fiscal authority, this position leads and advises on financial matters with internal partners and external stakeholders to advance CSP’s mission and outcomes.

• Provide financial expertise and guidance to the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) management team to support well-informed and timely decisions for CSP to operate within budget funding constraints, financial policies and procedures, and in compliance with legislative mandates and federal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor CSP budget and accounting functions to ensure proper and efficient use of resources and alignment with federal, state, and department requirements. Provide sound fiscal management, oversight, and monitoring of CSP accounts.
• Provide training and technical assistance to CSP on procurement and budget policies, procedures, and forms. Collaborate with and lead project teams to accomplish operational outcomes. Represent CSP as the expert on fiscal-related issues with other divisions, administrations, departments, and community partners.
• Serve as a member of the CSP Operations team and participate in official team functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Three (3) years of experience working within budget funding, financial policy or grants within governmental setting or a large/complex organization. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and internal controls and the ability to apply these principles to ensure fiscal compliance, financial integrity, and risk mitigation.
• Fiscal management including budget development, fiscal analysis, budget management, reporting, and preparation of decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state statutes, regulations, and funding requirements, and to assess compliance risks and operational impacts related to the use of public funds.
• Skill in developing and delivering clear, persuasive presentations and training materials, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts…