Job Details

Working Title: HCA Budget Director
Job Class: Human Services Manager 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 96958
• 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: 09/11/2026
• Closing Date: 10/1/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
• Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Assistant Commissioner
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / 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 Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.

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.

This position serves as the budget director for the DHS Health Care Administration (HCA). This position is responsible for HCA's strategic and tactical administrative fiscal leadership. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating, researching, and responding to fiscal information and analysis requests from HCA leadership, including requests initiated by executive leadership or through BAD/CFO fiscal management. This responsibility includes ensuring HCA leadership has timely, accurate, and comprehensive fiscal information to support decision-making, while working in coordination with established fiscal leadership and liaison structures.

This position exists to:

• Direct all work pertaining to the annual HCA administrative budget.
• Provide leadership and oversight for HCA financial compliance and program integrity functions within the scope of the administrration's fiscal responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accountability mechanisms
• Support audit readiness and response, including coordination of financial information, documentation, findings and corrective action plans
• Manage HCA budget team; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six (6) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Leading with DEAI
• Getting Work Done

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
  
  • 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
  • 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Five (5) years of finance and budget management for a large, complex organization, government agency, non-profit or health care accounting setting demonstrating the following:

• Interpretation of state and federal level policies impacting financial systems, health care programs, policies, health care purchasing strategies, and operations
• Knowledge of the legislative process and how budgets are set at the state level.
• Proven track record designing and maintaining internal controls, audit response, regulatory compliance, and financial risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Business Administration or Public Policy;
• Experience with state or local government accounting systems;
• Experience and knowledge of Minnesota Health Care Programs, including Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare;
• Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.
• Experience with Medicaid financing and administrative claiming.
• Experience negotiating, writing and monitoring interagency agreements that include financial impact
• Experience with the SWIFT accounting system used by the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to identify internal and external pressures/roadblocks that impact or may impact the work of the agency and navigate them effectively.
• Experience and working knowledge with state or federal grants
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive work culture.
• Variety of experiences working with and communicating effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Jill at [email protected]

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 Kelly Ellich at [email protected] .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance.

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:

• 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 )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.