Career Opportunities at DEED

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January 6, 2023

New Jobs


Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting Manager - Job ID 61817

May be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week | Closes 1/23/2023

Working collaboratively under the direction of the Agency Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and in close consultation with the Commissioner’s Office, under general administrative oversight, direct core financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and budgeting activities for the department including monitoring the agency’s financial health, focusing on the integrity and safeguarding of the public trust, and providing innovative financial management and reporting to internal and external audiences. Direct and hold ownership of the financial management and budgeting processes using the related statewide enterprise systems.

Serve as primary backup to the Chief Financial Officer, including participating in official legislative activity, when necessary. Similar to the CFO, this financial position has DEED enterprise-wide contract signing authority, regardless of the dollar amount. This authority is solely delegated by the Commissioner and filed with the Secretary of State.


Financial Planning Analyst - Job ID 59768

May be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week | Closes 1/17/2023

Provide budget and financial support during biennial budget, capital budget and legislative session including budgets, change items, federal funds summary, grants funding detail, departmental earnings, and fiscal notes development. Develop and maintain DEED accounting structure and work with program areas to develop and enter budget information in SWIFT throughout the fiscal year. Assist with the development of annual operational budgets for assigned program areas and in the generation of financial budget to actual variance reporting and other federal reporting.

Provide high-level technical expertise and oversight to the program areas for credible and consistent financial management for DEED. This expertise includes cost allocations, knowledge of state and federal financial requirements affecting the program areas, and as a resource for uniform guidance on administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements as it relates to DEED. Provide financial oversight and information/outcomes about grants/programs, and qualitative/quantitative performance indicators/outcomes.


Regional Trade Specialist - ID 61341

May be eligible for some telework | 1/10/2023

The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) provides export assistance to Minnesota's manufacturers and service providers. Programs and services focus primarily on assisting small and medium-sized companies. The MTO is responsible for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the state and serves as Minnesota's Office of Protocol, ensuring that the state's interactions with foreign delegations and dignitaries are conducted with appropriate diplomatic etiquette and cultural practices. We are also the state's liaison to the local diplomatic community - the Minnesota Consular Corps.

Support the economic growth of Minnesota companies by providing programs and services that facilitate international trade. Be involved in the organization of international reverse missions. Develop a program plan for an assigned market, industry, and/or trade assistance function to help Minnesota companies effectively respond to international trade opportunities.


Acquisitions Supervisor - Job ID 61900

May be eligible to telework up to three (3) days per week | Closes 1/13/2023

DEED has a centralized procurement model. On behalf of the agency, the acquisitions team procures goods and services while ensuring fair and open competition; compliance with all federal, state, and internal laws, rules, policies, and procedures; and transparency all while maintaining a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The acquisitions team also manages the agency’s purchasing card program.

Provide engaged and strategic leadership, supervision, and guidance to ensure effective and efficient achievement of the agency’s procurement goals and responsibilities. Be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adequate internal controls; and providing training and technical assistance to all DEED divisions.


Economic Development Technical Product Owner - Job ID 61179

May be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week | Closes 1/10/2023

Lead a cross-functional team, including program and technical leadership, to design and implement innovative solutions that meet our economic development team’s technical needs and help them serve our employer customers. Help DEED identify and implement an across-agency customer relationship management system, among other systems. 

Represent program and agency leadership in technology decisions and approval of configured, procured, or developed functionality. Work closely with program and senior leadership of DEED and MN.IT at DEED and provide work direction to technical staff and external service providers. Authorize and manage system specifications, quality control, and training activities for technology products. Provide prioritization of changes and identify shared interests and opportunities for shared investment amongst stakeholders. Manage and implement product communication plans, customer satisfaction measurement, interaction with users, and contribute to the development of DEED’s long-term technology plan.


How to Apply

Here are some process tips:

  1. When the posting you applied to disappears from our website, it does NOT mean the position has been filled!  We post our positions for a specific amount of time; when the posting comes down, it simply means we are no longer accepting new applicants.  The important work of candidate screening BEGINS when the posting is removed from our website.
  2. Our "Minimum Qualifications" are not flexible. In order to be considered for any position at the State, your resume must clearly and explicitly (in the plainest possible language) demonstrate exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. If you also possess the preferred qualifications, they too should be stated as plainly as possible.
  3. NEVER use an experience-based resume to apply to the State of Minnesota. Your resume must be laid out chronologically so that we can compare candidates in the most equitable way. Experience-based resumes (lacking the timeline) do not allow for equitable comparison and will not be considered.

Interested in great benefits?

There are many benefits to working with the State of Minnesota. Here are some of the reasons that 35,000 Minnesotans have decided to make their careers in government service:

The following benefits are available to any state employee whose appointment is at least six months long, whether temporary or permanent. 

  • Paid Time Off. Receive a minimum of 13 days of paid vacation, 13 days of sick time, and 11 paid holidays. We do not have a "use-it-or-lose-it" policy and you are permitted to hold up to 275 hours in your vacation bank. Depending upon your employment plan, you may be able to use vacation as deferred compensation.
  • Low-Cost Health Insurance. Family medical premiums are only $257 per month, while individual coverage is $38 per month. Low out of pocket maximum deductibles are available depending on your selected plan.
  • Retirement Plan. A defined benefit pension, which vests for life after five years of service, is available to nearly all employees. Read more about our General Employee Retirement Plan.
  • Pre-Tax Benefits. We offer many pre-tax benefits for medical and dental expenses, transit, dependent care and other tax-advantaged programs. Pre-Tax benefits are deductions that lower your taxable wages.