Child Safety & Permanency Fiscal Compliance Coordinator​/Grants Specialist Coord

Overview

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Working Title: Child Safety & Permanency Fiscal Compliance Coordinator / Grants Specialist Coord

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

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

• Job
• 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 1/22/2026. 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: 01/16/2026
• Closing Date: 01/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCYF/CS&P Ops
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, 5-10%
• 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

Note:

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. Statewide travel is possible 5-10 percentage of the time.

This position exists to provide leadership and technical expertise as well as creating and maintaining fiscal compliance systems for Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) administration grant contracts. This position analyzes information from a variety of sources on the status of fiscal compliance of CSP grantees and evaluates the impact of policy changes on financial integrity and compliance.

• Conduct reviews and analyses of administration grant applications, particularly pre-award risk assessments; evaluate grantee financial management performance and compliance.
• Evaluate and improve systems and structures that support administration grant contracts through the lifecycle of grant programs for efficiency and consistency.
• Consult with administration management, serving in an expert capacity to improve financial management, maximize resources to meet objectives. Champion equitable grantmaking practices by identifying and addressing systemic barriers that limit access to funding for historically underrepresented communities.
• Serve as a member of the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) Operations team and participate in official team functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Three (3) years of experience in grant/contract management within a Human and/or Social Services setting. Experience must include the following:

• Fiscal monitoring, accounting and/or auditing experience sufficient to understand financial data and be able to identify risks, inconsistencies, and/or compliance issues.
• Strong understanding of core grants and contracts management standards and practices that include drafting and monitoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with state and federal grant reporting and compliance requirements including relevant state statutes, Office of Grants Management policies and federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience with interpreting complex state and federal rules, regulations, polices, and laws regarding grants.

• Bachelors in accounting, finance, public administration, or business administration with a concentration in accounting, finance or compliance.
• Experience with grants management…