Knowledge and Financial Mgt Manager-State Prog Admin Manager Sr

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

Working Title:
Knowledge and Financial Mgt Manager

Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency:
Administration Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial
• Division/Unit: MMCAP Program
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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.

MMCAP is a governmental cooperative purchasing organization for government facilities in all fifty (50) states. MMCAP is operated by the State of Minnesota's Department of Administration
- Office of State Procurement ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

This position provides strategic leadership and direction to the Knowledge and Financial Management section of MMCAP that supports the enterprise's business strategies and consultative services addressing the business needs of MMCAP members. In carrying out this purpose, the position manages KFM staff and consultants to develop the enterprise's competitive information (market intelligence) and financial targets. This position operates in a national, visible and highly competitive environment impacted by national health care laws and programs such as the Affordable Care Act to serve over 35,000 facilities, located in 50 states, leveraging the cooperative purchasing, joint powers agreements, and federal safe harbor laws to best serve the expanding needs of MMCAP's members and its board of interstate advisors.

As a member of the MMCAP leadership team, the role closely works with state financial and IT partners, and member organizations' IT and fiscal teams to support effective operations across the program.

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.

• Four (4) years of experience leading teams in health care, pharmaceuticals, or pharmaceutical related products. Experience must include:
• Directing teams, planning, organizing, and directing business resources.
• Developing, delegating and managing the development and delivery of sophisticated timely market intelligence, financial information or consultative services.

A bachelor's degree in financial management, accounting, budgeting, business administration, marketing/communications, business intelligence or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree or higher may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

• Knowledge of group purchasing organizations (GPOs), healthcare supply chains, vendor relationships, and multi-state contracting processes.
• Knowledge of MMCAP’s operations and business model structure.
• Experience working with the State's accounting and procurement system
  - Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT), and the state's payroll and personnel management system (SEMA4).
• Experience in strategic and business planning, cost-benefit analysis, or evaluating and adjusting business offerings, pricing, or services.
• Experience managing program areas with expertise in areas such as market research, financial analysis, consulting services, or healthcare product documentation.
• Skills working with diverse points of view and incorporating them both internally and externally when prioritizing initiatives, making decisions, and developing strategies.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.

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