JOB SUMMARY

This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
As a Business Alignment Representative, you will be a part of a team of enterprise-focused alignment consultants established to coordinate enterprise-level activities across Department of Human Services (DHS) administrations. You will work with partners at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), MNIT Services and associated external partners. The position will use enterprise level principles and processes to align change initiatives to the enterprise strategy and funding requests, recommend organizational change, and support business initiatives and transformation. This position also leads the evaluation of business change initiatives and participates on governance teams to identify initiatives that can benefit from enterprise-level coordination.

*TO FACILITATE PROPER CREDITING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESUME CLEARLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE AREAS LISTED AND INDICATES THE BEGINNING AND ENDING MONTH, DAY AND YEAR FOR EACH JOB HELD.*

Three (3) years professional experience in policy development, service delivery, system change management, program development and/or legislative changes relating to human services programs.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of the human service delivery landscape.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills for large and small groups.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, organizational management, or a related degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience OR A Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, organizational management, or a related degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience administering human service programs for a county agency or Tribal Nation.
• Knowledge of business analysis, business architecture, or project management principles.
• Knowledge of roles and relationships ofcounty, tribal, state and federal governments.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives across a variety of program areas.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills, creativity, initiative, adaptability, integrity, and trust.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Evaluate business cases submitted by program areas, counties, and/or Tribal nations.
• Analyze proposed changes to ensure that the business value is clearly defined.
• Coordinate key business players to ensure shared understanding of proposed changes.
• Report status of business cases and/or project deliverables to business leadership as needed or requested.
• Participate in governance groups within the human services structure to support work necessary to implement the strategic direction set forth by leadership.