Job Details

Working Title: MDA Business Technology Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Job ID: 95779
• 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: 07/24/2026
• Closing Date: 08/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
• Division/Unit: Commissioner's Office / IT Business Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $41.58 - $60.10 / hourly; $86,819 - $125,488 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Managerial Plan
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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 responsible for leading a holistic, sustainable, agency-focused approach to technology planning, purchasing, and implementation and serves as MDA's primary liaison with MNIT@MDA for managing and implementing Agency-wide technology systems. This position guides strategic technology planning, communicates agency-wide vision and planning, supports the business units on technology decisions, and participates in MDA/MNIT governance, purchasing and planning activities to ensure systems and plans align with business needs and strategic priorities. This position manages both State and contracted IT related resources, coordinates projects and software releases, and works with Division leadership to explore, implement and review technology solutions that maximize efficiency and facilitate business activities. This position will also be responsible for writing and maintaining standard operating procedures and data and governance standards involving IT topics and systems and be able to communicate them agency-wide.

This individual must have and maintain a deep knowledge of MDA's overall technology portfolio, be able to manage and oversee a complex budget, create and implement governance structures around IT use at MDA, monitor MNIT performance and escalate issues when needed, and be able to support and own software solutions used by MDA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service 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.

Four (4) years of direct experience working with project management and administration of programs that use technical solutions.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Additional required experience includes:

• Successfully leading the implementation of new technology applications or business processes.
• Working with advanced data analysis technical tools, such as Microsoft Excel, sufficient to administer and analyze complex data sets.
• Developing positive working relationships with people from multiple backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field

Experience working as a supervisor or team lead.

Experience working as a Business Technology Manager or Consultant.

Experience working in the administration and development of Microsoft SharePoint.

Experience working as a trainer or change management leader during the implementation of new business processes or technology solutions.

Knowledge of, or experience working in, the Minnesota agriculture industry.

Knowledge of the State of Minnesota's government processes, practices and procedures as they relate to IT systems and their implementation and use.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Driver's License Check
• Conflict of Interest Review

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 Nicole Neeser 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 Becky Hierlinger at [email protected] .