**Working Title: Deputy Director of Performance and Technical Management** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior** **Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development** + **Job ID** : 91553 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible for some telework + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/28/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/18/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment and Economic Development / Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Analysis & Evaluation PPM + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Managerial + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. The Deputy Director of Performance and Technical Management (PTM) assists with the leadership of two critical teams at DEED: the Performance Management team, which designs, develops, implements, analyzes, and supports actions on efforts to measure and improve DEED’s performance; and the Technical Management team, which provides strategic guidance and management of business unit technology projects and programs. The incumbent specifically provides thoughtful management of the PTM data team, project manages PTM’s most critical efforts, provides communication, guidance, and support to the Director, as well providing specialized systems integration leadership throughout DEED. In this capacity, the Deputy Director of PTM: + Provides leadership and direction for the Performance Team, setting goals and providing feedback and recognition to the team on outcomes and contributions. + Leads statewide technical system integration initiatives, data transformation, and reporting compliance. + Consults and collaborates closely with the PTM Director and other leaders agency-wide, as well as with external stakeholders to improve agency and program performance and outcomes using research and project management methodologies. + Provide formal and informal consultation services and guidance to agency leaders to ensure the alignment of DEED reporting capability with business evaluation needs, agency-wide oversight, guidance and technical expertise around opinion research to improve the quality of services delivered and minimize waste. + Facilitate and manage process improvement efforts through a series of collaborative agency-wide evaluation projects; and makes recommendations to support initiatives and decisions based on an understanding of long-term patterns, trends, and predictive capacities. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. **Minimum Qualifications** **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.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** **Three (3) years* of experience directing technical system initiatives like system integration, data transformation, and reporting compliance with at least one (1) of the years of experience providing work direction to others either as a supervisor or project lead.** * Associate’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy, political science, computer science or related technology degrees or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor’s degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff while building relationships. Experience in communication to clearly, professionally, and concisely provide information to a variety of internal and external customers. Ability to analyze problems, investigate issues, formulate and evaluate alternatives, and recommend course of action and contingency plans. Experience utilizing data to inform system integration, process improvement, program redesign, and related approaches to assess and adjust work plans, organize staff and resources, and monitor and evaluate outcomes. **Preferred Qualifications** Working knowledge of workforce development programs. Experience finding and communicating the critical next steps needed to create and maintain momentum on a project. Experience in building strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 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** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only) + Employment Reference Check + Conflict of Interest Review + Driver’s License and Records Check The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.