Working Title: Broadband Program Accounting Lead

　　Job Class: Management Analyst Staff Specialist

　　Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

　　Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/29/2024.

　　Date Posted : 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/01/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Business & Community Dev / 0359 Broadband Development

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes, 20%

　　Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Under limited supervisor direction, this position serves as a Broadband Programing Accounting Lead for state and/or federally funded financing programs at the Office of Broadband Development (OBD) at DEED. The Office develops and administers programs designed to achieve high quality broadband access for all Minnesotans and to support and promote the skills necessary to adopt and use broadband tools for economic, educational, health, and institutional benefits. This position is responsible for providing proactive and consultative strategic and analytical financial assistance to the OBD team and coordinate with the DEED Administrative and Financial Services (AFS) team.

　　Programs administered include the following:

　　Border-to-Border Infrastructure Grant Program which provides state and/or federal financing for DEED approved broadband infrastructure expansion projects (including the Low Density Population Program, Line Extension Program, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD).

　　Supporting and maximizing Minnesota entities participation in federally-funded broadband infrastructure programs

　　Digital skills, broadband adoption and use of programs.

　　This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

　　Two (2) years* of professional experience in budget, fiscal, and grants management focusing on the analysis/forecasting of complex programming, policies, procedures, and techniques.

　　*Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

　　Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

　　Experience implementing state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to broadband and budgetary and fiscal processes.

　　Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division/program-level work.

　　Experience compiling data, preparing and submitting necessary reports as required for compliance with State and Federal Agencies (i.e., US Treasury-Capital Project Funds and NTIA BEAD Funding).

　　Experience analyzing and managing data in a spreadsheet or database environment.

　　Ability to manage complex budgets, grants, and contracts related to broadband, including assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.

　　Incumbent must maintain valid driver‘s license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience managing state and federal broadband grants.

　　Experience with the SWIFT (StateWide Integrated Financial Tools) System.

　　Experience with Microsoft Excel tools including VLOOKUP, pivot tables and conditional formatting.

　　Knowledge of project management and ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

　　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

　　This position requires successful completion of the following:

　　Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant‘s current and/or former employers.

　　A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

　　When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver‘s license record check will be conducted.

　　Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.