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Department of Employment and Economic Development
https://mn.gov/deed/The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Government Relations Director
Description
Job Summary
This position will manage and oversee government relations at the local, state, and federal levels for DEED with a primary focus of advancing the Agency’s goals, objectives, and mission. The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing DEED’s legislative agenda, strategizing communication and action plans, advising DEED leadership on government affairs, and effectively managing diverse stakeholder relationships. The incumbent will build relationships and communicate to promote government affairs and the legislative work of DEED, including reports, briefings, presentations, and critical updates.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Advise the Commissioner and senior leadership on state, local, and federal government affairs.
- Serve as a liaison between DEED and the Governor’s Office, other state agencies, and other local and federal elected officials.
- Manage internal legislative proposal development including organizing collaborative brainstorming and decision making across DEED leadership.
- Lead community and stakeholder engagement, in coordination with agency public engagement staff, in developing ideas for legislative proposals, and vetting legislative proposals.
- Lead process and planning in the drafting of bill language.
This position is statutory unclassified and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.
Five (5) years* of progressively responsible government affairs experience in state, tribal, federal, or local government, or equivalent private sector experience.
*Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Juris Doctor (J.D.) or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Analytical skills to evaluate, review, and critique of proposed policy and legislation to thoughtfully respond and anticipate questions and concerns from a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with advocacy and negotiation.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work with and influence a multitude of constituencies with diplomacy and tact.
Knowledge of communication strategies and practices sufficient to disseminate information to a wide audience.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate complicated information effectively to a variety of audiences.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
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