Director of Innovation / State Prog Admin Manager Prin

Working Title: Director of Innovation / State Prog Admin Manager Prin Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept Job ID: 89307 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Date Posted: 10/01/2025 Closing Date: 10/30/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial Division/Unit: DCYF/Innovation Office Work Shift: Day Shift Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes, 10% Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / 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 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 and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. Statewide travel is possible 10 percentage of the time. The Director of Innovation leads strategic efforts to transform and modernize policies, programs, practices and tools to improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities. The Director oversees the DCYF Innovation Office, working collaboratively across administrations, divisions including agency Tribal and County Relations, state agencies including the Governor’s Office Tribal Relations Director, Tribal Nations, counties, and communities to embed innovation into every aspect of service delivery. Responsibilities include: Establish the Office of Innovation and provide strategic leadership and direction to a high-performing Innovation Office team, overseeing its operations, fostering professional growth, and ensuring strong collaboration and execution across project management, community engagement, equity, data analytics, and human-centered design functions. Lead the development, coordination and management of a department-wide innovation project portfolio by establishing collaborative transparent, data-informed project management systems that align initiatives and funding with agency goals, support equitable outcomes, and drive continuous learning, evaluation, and strategic decision-making. Drive inclusive constituent engagement by building strong partnerships and feedback loops with communities, Tribal Nations, and cross-sector partners to co-design equitable solutions, foster collaboration, and ensure agency innovations are responsive to the voices and needs of children, youth, and families. Work closely with Chief Transformation Officer and other leaders within DCYF to support agency and division priorities. Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of professional experience working directly with policy development, consultation, engagement social services or public sector collaboration Three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience, including experience leading cross-functional or cross-agency teams or initiatives. Experience must include: Program development – seeing projects through from beginning to end Project management and coordination experience, including strategic planning and budgeting Experience with continuous improvement Ability to provide strategic direction, manage performance, mentor staff, and foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability. Experience in developing data-informed tracking systems and flexible funding strategies Exceptional interpersonal and facilitation skills to build strong relationships with internal divisions and external partners, including Tribal Nations, community organizations, and local governments. Proficiency in interpreting and applying data to inform decision-making, evaluate outcomes, and improve services is critical. Strong collaboration skills and experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in public sector, preferably large size Experience of progression within an organization from front line worker to senior leadership Advanced level interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate conversations and decisions that have significant operating and policy implications and may involve competing priorities among executive leadership. Training or certification in project management, change management, or strategic planning. Experience developing and implementing enterprise level projects, or projects with a statewide impact. Experience using performance metrics, results-based accountability, or other data-driven methodologies to evaluate, implement, and monitor project and program success Additional Requirements It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components: Reference check Criminal Background check Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS) Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees. How To Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. About Children Youth & Families Dept Our state depends on the success of Minnesota children, youth and families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families puts children at the center of state government, creating a permanent state agency and commissioner focused on elevating children and families in policy and budget decisions. Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? A sense of purpose in their work Connection with their coworkers and communities Opportunities for personal and professional growth Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov) Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

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