Program Compliance Lead Specialist - State Prog Admin Sr

Program Compliance Lead Specialist - State Prog Admin Sr

Working Title:
Program Compliance Lead Specialist
Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: MN Secure Choice Retirement Board

• Job : 96252
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/12/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN Secure Choice Retirement Bd / MN Secure Choice Ret Bd-MAPE
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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 Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program (SCRP) is a newly established state initiative designed to expand retirement savings access for private sector employees across Minnesota.

This position serves as the lead compliance and program integrity professional for the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program. It oversees compliance operations, employer monitoring, risk management, audit coordination, vendor oversight, and enforcement activities. The role guides compliance staff, sets priorities and standards, coordinates workflows, and ensures consistent application of Program policies. It also manages employer pre‑enforcement and enforcement processes related to statutory requirements and supports the Executive Director in developing compliance frameworks, corrective action procedures, and escalation protocols.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director and functions as the Program’s primary resource for operational compliance and enforcement.

Telework:

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework agreement, onsite attendance will 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.

Two (2) years of experience in compliance oversight, regulatory requirement management, retirement plan administration, financial services regulation, auditing, internal controls, risk management, or program integrity/enforcement operations.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, contracts, or operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct compliance reviews, operational monitoring, audit coordination, investigations, reconciliations, or program oversight activities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills sufficient to identify operational risks, compliance deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and prepare professional written communications, reports, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, workflows, or operational activities independently.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting or tracking systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, law, compliance, legal studies, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a government‑sponsored retirement program, public pension system, deferred compensation plan, IRA administration, or regulated financial services environment.
• Experience administering or supporting compliance programs involving employer participation, payroll reporting, contribution processing, or financial transaction oversight.
• Experience developing or coordinating compliance monitoring tools such as dashboards, reporting…