Continuous Improvement Analyst/Management Analyst 4

Working Title: Continuous Improvement Analyst/Management Analyst 4

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 83116

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/14/2025. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

• Date Posted : 01/08/2025

• Closing Date : 01/21/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCY - Payroll / DCYF MS OCI Team

• Work Shift: Day shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am -4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor's Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children's issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including childcare and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

_***_ Telework (~~~) ( Within Minnesota or neighboring states only; telework is not allowed in other states ) and flexible hours options are available .*** Incumbent will need to report in-person to the office as needed for in-person meetings, trainings, etc .

This position exists to support DCYF's efforts in continuous improvement and innovation. This position initiates, leads, and supports improvement efforts for and with business units throughout the agency. This position also exists to provide training, mentorship, and consultation to DCYF employees to build Continuous Improvement (CI) capacity and foster a CI culture within the agency.

Responsibilities include

• Leading improvement and innovation projects across the department to improve efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

• Monitoring improvement implementation efforts and communicate results to stakeholders to ensure progress and transparency.

• Conducting agency-level analyses and provide DCYF leaders with information necessary for decision-making.

• Delivering CI training and mentorship to DCYF staff at all levels throughout the agency to build CI capacity in program areas.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of professional experience with continuous quality improvement that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with Continuous Improvement through training and project work.

• Evaluating, designing, or redesigning business processes and/or procedures.

• Experience with measuring and tracking compliance and/or performance measures.

• Data analysis using both qualitative and quantitative measures.

• Experience conducting data planning, collection, analysis, and/or reporting.

• Experience using a variety of technology software and platforms (examples may include Microsoft Office programs, Visio, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt or similar certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Public speaking experience and presentation skills to effectively present complicated information in a simple, understandable way (plain language) while emphasizing the value to the audience.

• Advanced data analysis experience/knowledge.

• Advanced experience training and/or coaching on Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.