Salary : $80,353.13 - $120,529.70 Annually
Location : (Ramsey County Government Center) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Workforce Solutions
Division: Admin
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Local 151 - Human Services
FLSA Status: exempt
Position SummaryThe current vacancy is in the Workforce Solutions department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.
The Planning Analyst position within the Workforce Solutions Department leads the planning, coordination, and oversight of youth and young adult workforce programs in Ramsey County. This position works closely with contracted service providers and other stakeholders to support and monitor program implementation, performance, and compliance. Key responsibilities include independently managing projects and priorities, conducting programmatic and fiscal oversight, coordinating partners and stakeholder groups, and offering technical assistance to support effective service delivery. The Planning Analyst also conducts research, analyzes data, develops plans and reports, and supports the Youth Committee of the Workforce Innovation Board. Success in this role requires strong project management, relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Basic Function: To develop comprehensive long and short-range plans, projects and programs in the area assigned; analyze trends, research data, and changes in laws; develop recommendations to integrate and coordinate County efforts across departments; conduct studies, needs assessments, and special projects; prepare plans, charts, reports, and other documents and analyze and submit proposals for funding and grants; and to perform related duties as assigned.
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Flexible Workplace: This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy
Examples of Work Performed - Conduct studies, needs assessments and special projects, to determine the need for and type of changes required in services in response to changes in the environment and make recommendations for departmental implementation.
- Analyze trends, research data, changes in laws, rules and regulations to determine impact on the county or department and make recommendations for response including legislative proposals; evaluate data on services provided or purchased by the county or department for compliance with goals and objectives and recommend corrective action where necessary.
- Analyze proposals submitted to the department for funding and make recommendations based on needs, appropriateness of service, and availability of funding and develop recommendations to integrate and coordinate county efforts across departments; optimize the level and distribution of funding; target fundraising strategies to raise private and public non-county resources.
- Coordinate the work of county and applicable community groups to develop, implement and evaluate long and short-range plans, policies, and strategies; represent the county or department at community and government meetings to explain department policies, programs and services.
- Prepare and submit charts, presentations, information and other documents for leadership, state agencies and county staff.
- Plan, coordinate, implement and facilitate external professional workshops, seminars and public events.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.
Experience: Five years of experience in planning, evaluation, data analytics, statistical analysis and related planning functions appropriate to the department assigned.
Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: None.
Exam/Screening Process InformationThe examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
- Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Planning Analyst will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Planning Analyst. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question.
Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
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*Select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
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*If you indicated in the previous question that you have a degree, please describe below your field of study, the name of the school, and type of degree. If you have other formal training and certifications related to this position, you may include that here. If you do not have a degree/co
