Strategy, Coordination, and Planning Supervisor / Human Services Supervisor 3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, is seeking a Strategy, Coordination, and Planning Supervisor to lead ADSA's Strategy, Coordination & Planning Team within the FARM Division in St. Paul.

The role focuses on strategic planning, budget coordination, and cross-functional operations to translate long-term goals into coordinated action. The supervisor will manage a multidisciplinary team, shape governance structures, and develop performance measures to guide executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience including supervisor, leadworker, team lead, or project lead roles.
• Experience in strategic planning and coordinating programs at a state agency.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADSA strategic planning and FARM budget coordination.
• Direct a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, BI, and equity evaluation.
• Establish priorities and governance for translating goals into coordinated action.
• Ensure projects are sequenced by obligations, impact, risk, and resources.
• Develop performance measures and portfolio reporting for leadership decisions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Working Title: Strategy, Coordination, and Planning Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97880

• 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 : 10/21/2026

• Closing Date : 11/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA Central Functions

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

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

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

The Strategy, Coordination, and Planning Supervisor supervises the Aging and Disability Services Administration's (ADSA) Strategy, Coordination & Planning Team in the Fiscal Analysis and Results Management (FARM) Division. Responsibilities include:

• Lead ADSA strategic planning, FARM budget and resource coordination, central project intake, portfolio management, implementation planning, operational coordination, performance management, and leadership decision support

• Direct a multidisciplinary team responsible for strategic planning and operations, policy-to-implementation coordination, business intelligence and information design, community-centered equity evaluation, and administrative and technical support liaison functions

• Establish priorities, governance structures, performance expectations, work standards, and decision-making processes that help ADSA and FARM translate long-term goals into coordinated action

• Ensure projects are sequenced based on statutory obligations, expected impact, risk, dependencies, available staff capacity, and budget resources

• Direct development of accessible performance measures, portfolio reporting, scenario analyses, executive recommendations, and continuous-improvement strategies so leadership can focus resources on the highest-impact priorities.

The team coordinates and enables work across FARM and ADSA; it does not replace the program, policy, fiscal, research, data, quality, or provider-integrity ownership of other teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e. e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

4 years of professional experience in strategic planning, project management, program operations, or a related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with researching or administering Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), including the ability to assess population or operational needs, identifying implementation options, and developing recommendations

• Developing strategic plans and robust work plans

• Managing complex projects that cross functions or populations, developing organizational prioritization processes, and managing project portfolios to support strategic goals or address operational challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in communicating complex strategic and operational issues to executive and external audiences of varying cognitive abilities

• Knowledge of personnel law, labor agreements, and employment requirements sufficient to make compliant supervisory decisions

• Ability to lead complex decision-making in ambiguous situations and resolve conflict

• Ability to establish clear roles, decision pathways and accountability

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper 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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.