APEX Accelerator Area Manager - State Program Administrator Intermediate

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* Working Title:

APEX Accelerator Area Manager*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept*
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** Job ** : 95416

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** Location** :
Southern Metro/Southern Minnesota

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/14/2026

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** Closing Date** :
Open until filled. First review of applications/resumes to begin after 08/03/2026.

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : APEX Accelerator

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - up to 10%

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** Salary Range:**  $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Non-exempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/connect
700/) :
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.

** This position covers the Southern Metro/Southern Minnesota area.*
* Minnesota APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC - Procurement Technical Assistance Center) provides technical and marketing assistance to all Minnesota businesses interested in selling their products and services to the federal, state, and local government entities. We provide the necessary tools to be competitive in the contracting arena. Using market identification, registration assistance, contracting regulations/compliance assistance and on-going technical support, APEX Accelerator helps businesses navigate through the complicated intricacies of obtaining federal, state, and local government contracts.

Staff is located throughout the state to better assist all of Minnesota. APEX Accelerator staff advises and assists clients in the identification of market opportunities as well as the preparation and proper submission of applications, certifications, and registrations necessary for them to do business with all levels of government. APEX Accelerator celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage applicants of all cultures and backgrounds to apply! Learn more at APEX Accelerators/Minnesota.gov (mn.gov) () .

This position administers the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chap. 16C.16 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)  related to targeted groups (i.e., small, minority, veteran, women, and disadvantaged businesses) by providing technical and marketing assistance to Minnesota businesses in support of selling products and services to the government marketplace. This position assists businesses to initiate or expand government sales, assess current market position and capabilities of companies, develop and recommend a marketing or business strategy to increase government sales, and provide technical assistance and solutions to government contracting issues.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy ()  for details.

In addition, traveling of up to 5% throughout Minnesota and some out-of-state will be required. Depending on business needs, traveling of up to 10% may be necessary.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

+ One (1) year of experience in the field(s) of legal, business, diversity, or government contract work.

+  _A Bachelor's degree in information technology, economics, business, or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as described._

+  _An Associate's degree as specified may be substituted for six (6) months of experience as described._

+ Strong communication skills to make professional presentations in front of various sized and diverse audiences.

+ Ability to conduct independent research of government marketplace and online government systems (i.e., registrations, history, etc.).

+ Ability to learn complicated material and create concise…