Data and Systems Program Coordinator - State Program Admin Principal

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* Working Title:

Data and Systems Program Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture*
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** Job ** : 97039

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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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 bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously.  Bids accepted through 10/05/2026

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** Date Posted** : 09/28/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/12/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Food and Feed Safety Division / Business & Quality Management Staff

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

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./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 is located in St.Paul and may have the ability to telework.

This position exists to provide division-wide leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the Food and Feed Safety Division's (FFSD) electronic systems, business processes, and operational data. The incumbent serves as FFSD's primary functional expert for system documentation, workflow mapping, requirements development, communications, issue management, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms, including Salesforce, USA Food Safety (USAFS), Licensing Information System (LIS), SharePoint, Master Control, Replicon and other supporting systems.

The position ensures that FFSD workflows, business rules, system requirements, and operational documentation are accurately captured, consistently maintained, and readily available for use by program staff, MNIT, and system vendors. A major purpose of the role is to translate operational program needs into clear system-level requirements and communicate system updates, issues, and impacts to staff and leadership. The incumbent also conducts operational data analysis, identifies cross-system data discrepancies, and partners with staff to develop and coordinate corrective actions and reporting tools, improving the accuracy and reliability of FFSD's program data.

Operating with substantial independence, the position supports long-term system planning, continuity, and stability, ensuring that electronic systems continue to meet the division's regulatory responsibilities, operational needs, and quality management goals.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To facilitate proper years of service crediting, 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._*
* A bachelor's degree in information systems, data analytics, computer or information sciences, biological or chemical sciences, environmental health, food systems, business administration or management, or a closely related field; PLUS two (2) years of experience supporting or coordinating work involving electronic information systems, workflow documentation, and operational data management

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Three (3) years of experience supporting or coordinating work involving electronic information systems, workflow documentation, and operational data management.

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+ Working knowledge of documenting business processes and workflows, including developing procedures, workflow maps, or data flow diagrams used to define licensing, inspection, training, and operational activities.

+ Working knowledge of reviewing, interpreting, and validating operational data from enterprise systems such as USA Food Safety (USAFS), Licensing Information System (LIS), Salesforce, Master Control, Replicon, SharePoint, or similar platforms, including the ability to identify data issues, errors, or…