Compliance Monitor - State Program Administrator Principal

Working Title: Compliance Monitor

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 98216

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/13/2026.

• Date Posted : 11/07/2026

• Closing Date : 11/18/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Workforce Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Job Class Option : Compliance

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 Compliance Monitor ensures workforce development programs operate in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, grant requirements, and agency policies. This position conducts programmatic and fiscal monitoring reviews, evaluates program performance and financial practices, identifies compliance risks, documents findings, and provides technical assistance to grantees and internal staff. The Compliance Monitor interprets complex regulatory requirements, supports corrective action planning, develops compliance guidance and training resources, and helps safeguard public funds while promoting effective and accountable workforce program delivery. This role works closely with program, fiscal, and leadership staff, external grantees, local workforce partners, and government oversight agencies to support compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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.

This position may be used to fill multiple positions.

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 compliance, monitoring, auditing, investigations, grants management, regulatory oversight, or program review experience involving interpretation and application of laws, regulations, policies, or grant requirements.

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

• Experience conducting programmatic, fiscal, operational, or regulatory reviews and documenting findings, recommendations, or corrective actions.

• Experience analyzing complex information, records, financial data, case files, performance data, or program documentation to identify risks, trends, discrepancies, or compliance issues.

• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or contractual requirements and communicating requirements to various stakeholders.

• Experience preparing clear, comprehensive reports, correspondence, recommendations, or other written documents that support compliance, monitoring, or program oversight activities.

• Human relations and communication skills sufficient to provide technical assistance, deliver training, build collaborative relationships, and effectively communicate findings and compliance expectations to internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), workforce development programs, or federally funded employment and training programs.

• Knowledge of federal grant administration requirements, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), cost principles, and fiscal monitoring practices.

• Experience conducting grant monitoring, compliance reviews, audits, or oversight activities involving public sector, nonprofit, educational, or workforce development organizations.

• Experience developing and delivering technical assistance, training materials, guidance documents, or policy communications.

• Experience using Workforce One (WF1), Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, or similar case management, project management, and reporting systems.

• Experience identifying indicators of fraud, waste, abuse, internal control weaknesses, or program integrity risks and supporting corrective action efforts.

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