Business Operations Manager- Administration Agency Division Director

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Working Title:
  
  Business Operations Manager
• Job Class:
  Administration Agency Division Director
• Agency:
  Administration Dept
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/19/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled. First review of resumes to begin on 3/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial
• Division/Unit:
  Plant Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Between buildings on Capitol complex
• Salary Range: $47.38 - $68.02 / hourly; $98,929 - $142,026 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Executive
• 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.

The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.

The Business Operations Manager will lead, direct, and manage the business operations of the Facilities Management Division, providing quality leadership and managerial oversight. The incumbent will lead the design, development, and implementation of section goals, strategic operational plans, performance standards, and applicable policies and procedures. This also includes preparing and administering the division’s annual budget from multiple dedicated and non‑dedicated funding sources.

The Division has 270 team members, an annual operating budget of $100M, and operates and maintains 23 state buildings, 21 parking facilities and the 140 acre Capitol Complex. The Business Operations Manager will act on behalf of the Division Director when necessary. This position directly supervises 5 positions and indirectly supervises 23 positions.

• Three (3) years’ experience managing a financial team including budget forecasting, analysis, and monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
• Working knowledge in the following areas:
• Administrative management to plan, organize, and direct human and fiscal resources to achieve full productivity under changing circumstances.
• Budget forecasting, development, analysis, and monitoring.
• Public procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, leases, and similar agreements.
• Legislative process and public policy development experience.
• Leadership experience and capabilities to create and implement an organizational vision, achieving results consistent with customer and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the presentation of ideas, policies, and complex programs and to write in a clear, concise, and accurate manner to a wide range of audiences.

• Experience in state government and public administration.
• Five or more years of experience managing a business or operation including business planning and development, finance, human resources, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of construction project management, engineering, and energy conservation/sustainability.
• Familiarity with facilities planning and transactions including leasing, acquisition, disposition, and easements.
• Problem‑solving abilities sufficient to identify, analyze, and resolve a broad range of complex problems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, or a closely related degree.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background…