Child Support Legislative Lead / State Prog Admin Coordinator

Child Support Legislative Lead / State Prog Admin Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/25/25. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative

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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available. Hours might vary during state legislative session (January through May). Travel is required approximately 25% of the time, during the legislative session to cover legislative hearings. May be required to attend meetings and hearings at Capital or State office building.

This position exists to ensure that the Child Support Division's (CSD) legislative activities are managed and coordinated across the division and in alignment with other programs in the Family well-being administration, and other programs in the Department, particularly the public assistance programs. This position helps develop policy and budget proposals; serves as lead author of bill analyses, provides leadership and direction to CSD management. This position is part of the Policy & Planning team, which in addition to coordinating the division's legislative activities, develops and communicates program policy and builds and maintains relationships with the child support professional community. Team members are responsible for researching and analyzing child support policy and law; maintaining the Child Support State Plan; and monitoring changes in public policy and the law regarding child support to determine impacts on the division. As the division's legislative lead, this position manages and oversees critical policy issues that result in legislation, leading planning efforts for a comprehensive strategic legislative agenda. This position manages legislative activities related to both internal and external proposals to achieve short and long-term goals supporting children and families receiving child support. Additionally, the team works closely with MN.IT at DCYF on automation of legislation and policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage bill development and legislative activity for CSD and coordinate with related programs in the department as needed to support bill development and legislative activity not specific to child support
• Meet with legislators and testify on child support bills at legislative hearings
• Manage implementation of legislation passed affecting CSD
• Assist on grant projects and other division or department initiatives helping with policy analysis, development and offering planning expertise
• Act as a liaison between the division and child support community stakeholders, including the legal community

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Four (4) years specialized working experience representing and speaking for the interest of an organization at internal planning meetings and interactions with legislators, their staff, and outside stakeholders.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated research and analysis skills
• Ability to facilitate the development of consensus amongst people who represent diverse points of views
• Knowledge of child support laws, policy and procedures
• Knowledge of statutory construction and interpretation

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in public policy, public administration, social sciences, or health policy related field or a Juris Doctor degree. Previous work experience working in the child support program. Previous work on developing policy proposals and drafting legislation. Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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, Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

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.