Business Solutions Consultant - State Program Administrator Coordinator - State of Minnesota : Job Details

**Working Title: Business Solutions Consultant**

**Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator**

**Agency: Revenue Department**

+ **Job ID** : 82070

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary

+ **Who May Apply** :This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

+ **Date Posted** : 12/3/2024

+ **Closing Date** : 12/26/2024

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Business Planning & Improvement / Business Consultation

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **End Date** : 02/16/2028

+ **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.

This position was previously posted 07/20/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

This is a Temporary Unclassified position anticipated to last 1 to 3 years.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.

As a Business Solutions Consultant, you will drive the development and implementation of new Department of Revenue programs and legislative initiatives such as the Advanced Child Tax Credit, Cannabis Tax or similar projects requiring new or innovative approaches or processes. The Business Solutions Consultant is responsible for coordinating the administration of state program(s) which is both comprehensive and technical. This role is responsible for identifying, designing, and temporarily managing new programs, projects and products based on new and/or legislative initiatives. Programs, projects or products have a broad scope of work, high visibility and may be politically sensitive. This position advises and develops the vision, goals and objectives, customer identification, value stream, and implementation requirements for new programs or program modernization. Program development includes the identification of core program functions such as budget, staffing, policies, technology, reporting, and core requirements. This role is part of a larger team in the Business Solutions Division, responsible for delivering valuable products and services.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Four years or more of professional experience in business consultation including evaluation, problem identification, and process improvement.

+ Strong project management skills and experience

+ Exceptional written and oral communication skills

+ Proficient with standard Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint

+ Experience and skill conducting risk analysis

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Demonstrated ability to think critically and make recommendations for solving problems

+ Strong teamwork skills, including willingness and ability to consult with subject matter experts from teams within and outside the organization

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with internal and external partners

+ Demonstrated experience leading and managing change

+ Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and succeed in a leadership role

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience developing programs using principles of business architecture or similar

+ Experience working in information technology and automation of processes

+ State legislative experience or familiarity with statutes, laws and fiscal notes

+ Experience in group facilitation that drives decision making

+ Certifications in ASQ, Agile, Prosci, ToP, or similar

+ Experience with Baldrige, ISO or similar evaluation, audit and accreditation bodies or frameworks

**Physical Requirements**

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

**Additional Requirements**

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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-###-#### or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.