| Created | 05/10/2024 |
| Reference | 11451035 |
| Job type | Full Time |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| City | St. Paul |
| Zip | 55102 |
| Salary | $25,000 - $49,999 |
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Working Title: Senior Manager of Payment Operations Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
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. Job Summary Position Purpose: We're seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Payment Operations team. As the Senior Manager, you'll provide leadership and direction for Paid Leave payment processes and execution. The incumbent is responsible for process design, visibility, and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the payments process, ensuring we meet our commitment to on-time payments. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the senior manager will also have responsibility for operational and strategic reporting on budget and operational performance. Operational Responsibilities:
Analytics Responsibilities:
About the Paid Leave Division: Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program. The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans. If you're a leader passionate about execution excellence, effective analytics, and making a difference in Minnesotan's lives, we want to hear from you! Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment. Four (4) years* of experience in a leadership position overseeing transactional payments processes and vendor relationships, with at least two (2) of the required years in managing analytical teams to meet the organization's analytics and operational visibility needs. *Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, Finance, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: Experience designing new processes or improving existing processes Experience establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships between diverse internal and external stakeholders Ability to identify and solve root causes to eliminate reoccurring issues Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff while building relationships Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of payments processes at scale Demonstrated ability to measure and meet operational service level agreements Experience partnering with Product Managers to translate your vision into functional and technical requirements Ability to develop a measurement plan with clear metrics and scorecards to accurately depict the health of your business processes and direct your attention to top priorities Ability to work in a start-up environment where roles will evolve over time based on the needs of the organization Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following: Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers. A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment. When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers . Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Timothy High at timothy.high@state.mn.us To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us . The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed. Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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. Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 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. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need. |
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| Employer | Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development |
