Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Director ​/ State Prog Admin Director

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* Working Title:

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Director*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Director*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 95773

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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 all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing  megan.lund.us   by 11:59 PM 08/10/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 08/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/31/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of Justice Programs / OJP Management

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

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 50% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ 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.

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** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division._

This position exists to lead the Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office within the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs. The MMIR Office strives to reduce and end violence against all Indigenous people in Minnesota. The Director provides strategic planning, programming, and policy direction for the Office in collaboration with key partners as well as administrative management of the Office.

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge and understanding of what leads to MMIR in Minnesota, including root causes, historical trauma, and how intersecting federal, state, and local systems impact violence against Indigenous communities and people.

The ideal candidate is:

+ A strong leader with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.

+ A team builder with demonstrated experience in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams; has experience in fostering a positive and inclusive team culture; has experience in leading teams through periods of change and transformation; and has the ability to inspire and motivate others to perform their best.

+ A collaborator with a strong ability to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with key partners; has experience in navigating complex key-partner relationships, both internal and external to the organization.

+ A strong communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to different audiences; ability to prepare reports, present recommendations, facilitate meetings, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, Tribal governments, legislators, law enforcement, community partners, and the public.

+ An experienced change agent and project manager; experience in managing projects from inception to completion; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

+ An implementer with experience developing and operationalizing policies, initiatives, and programs, as well as experience evaluating and developing recommendations for improvements.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does…