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State of Minnesota Federal Funding Implementation External Relations Coordinator - State Prog Admin Coordinator in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Federal Funding Implementation External Relations Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Mn Management & Budget
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/06/2024
Closing Date : Open until filled - priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by 04/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - MAPE
Division/Unit : Federal Funding Implementation
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible : Yes - This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, with at least one day of work in the office, and will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
In this position you will be responsible for coordinating statewide efforts to engage local governments, tribes, schools, non-profit organizations, and others (collectively referred to as eligible entities) in pursuit of maximizing federal funding opportunities, with a focus on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS Act (collectively known as the investment bills). You will lead work and act as an advisor to the commissioner, state budget director, enterprise director for federal funding implementation, the Governor’s Office and state agencies across the enterprise in the development of a multi-government strategy and plan to coordinate federal funding efforts and identify needs for greater success in bringing these federal funding opportunities to the state.
You will work hand in hand with the Federal Funding Implementation State Agency Coordinator and Federal Funding Implementation Analyst. Work may include:
Proactively engaging eligible entities to learn where they are with their understanding of opportunities under the investment bills.
Encouraging eligible entities to pursue competitive funding opportunities under the investment bills.
Facilitating information sharing between eligible entities and the state on awards received under the investment bills.
Building a map of the network of Technical Assistance resources related to pursuit of opportunities under the investment bills and promoting those resources to eligible entities.
Facilitating meetings between state agencies and eligible entities related to opportunities to co-apply for funds under the investment bills.
Crafting a narrative and communications plan around telling the success story of eligible entities’ pursuit of funding under the investment bills.
Additionally, you will represent this effort to key stakeholders. Success requires visionary leadership; building and maintaining relationships with state agency leaders, Governor’s office staff, state legislators and staff, local government leadership and staff, tribal partners, and other stakeholders; guiding the work of staff from other state agencies, and external stakeholders; and applying technical expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience
o A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
o A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Examples of related degrees: economics, political science, public policy, public administration, business, planning, mathematics, statistics, social or physical sciences.
Experience must include:
Knowledge of governmental programmatic and legislative processes sufficient to demonstrate political astuteness to support current programs, coordinate complicated program initiatives, plan for contingencies and establish working agreements and priorities.
Project management skills, including the ability to develop work plans and effectively organize projects with others, establish goals and timelines, clarify mutual expectations, and evaluate results.
Public policy and administration principles sufficient to design, implement, and evaluate public program reporting systems and identify and manage opportunities for collaboration.
Use of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Problem solving skills sufficient to identify issues as they arise, propose new and innovative solutions, advise others, and evaluate implementation of solutions.
Attention to detail and the ability to produce dynamic, error-free work and identify opportunities for improvement in others’ work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with group facilitation methods to convene diverse groups and foster collaboration in culturally appropriate ways.
Subject matter expertise in policies or administration of public program operations.
Ability to initiate, lead, and complete projects independently.
Familiarity with and/or experience with the IIJA, IRA, or CHIPS act.
Experience working with organizations in one or more of the following areas: local governments, tribal nations, E-12 education, transportation/transit focused issues advocacy organizations, environmental justice focused issues advocacy organizations, or higher education.
Experienceworking with multiple geographic regions and communities, including urban, rural, and tribal communities in Minnesota or elsewhere.
Working as a team with various levels of staff to achieve success while proactively looking to build the skills of other team members.
Racial and social equity experience and/or training along with a demonstrated ability, or growth capacity, to participate in conversations about race and equity, as well as identify opportunities to integrate equity initiatives into your work.
Additional Requirements
Application process : In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for this position.
Reference/Background Checks : Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.