Enterprise Continuity Deputy Director - State Program Administrator Manager Senior

Minnesota Management and Budget · Saint paul, United States

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title

Enterprise Continuity Deputy Director

Job Class:

State Program Administrator Manager Senior

Agency:

Minnesota Management & Budget

• Job ID: 97315
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/29/2026
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Enterprise Communications & Planning/Enterprise Continuity
• 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: Manager's Plan
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• 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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking an Enterprise Continuity Deputy Director to lead and strengthen enterprise‑wide continuity operations, budget and fiscal planning, emergency preparedness, and enterprise crisis response planning for the executive branch. The position serves as Deputy to the Enterprise Continuity Director, manages day‑to‑day Enterprise Continuity operations, and acts on behalf of the Director as needed. This highly visible role serves as a senior enterprise leader, regularly engaging with agency commissioners, the Governor’s Office, Legislative and Judicial branch partners, and statewide executive leadership.

The Deputy Director plays a critical role in ensuring the State of Minnesota can maintain critical government services during emergencies, disruptions, and other hazardous events. This role supports MMB’s mission by advancing coordinated continuity planning, enterprise emergency management and statewide readiness.

Job duties for this position include:

• Managing daily operations of the business continuity office, including policy development, staff direction, and strategic planning aligned with MMB’s priorities.
• Directing budget development and fiscal management for the business continuity office, including forecasting, biennial budget planning, and advising senior MMB leadership on resource allocation and strategic investment priorities.
• Supervising the Enterprise Continuity Manager, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and alignment with enterprise continuity priorities.
• Serving as Deputy and backup to the Enterprise Continuity Director, acting on the Director's behalf when needed and exercising independent judgment on enterprise continuity, emergency preparedness, and crisis response matters.
• Serving as a senior enterprise leader during emergencies or disruptions by directing enterprise‑wide continuity coordination, advising executive leadership, making or recommending time‑sensitive operational decisions, and ensuring executive branch agencies can activate continuity plans and maintain critical services.
• Providing expert guidance, training, and consultation to state agencies on continuity planning, emergency response expectations, workplace violence preparedness, and best practices.
• Overseeing the continuity planning software and emergency alerting system, leading system improvements, coordinating with vendors and MNIT, and ensuring reliable, enterprise‑wide system performance.
• Representing MMB with cross‑branch partners, including Legislative, Judicial, and Constitutional Offices, ensuring continuity of government (COG) planning is integrated.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

All MMB Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise‑Wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Leading with DEAI
• Getting Work Done

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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in continuity planning or emergency management, crisis response, or all‑hazards planning within complex, multi‑level operational environments with multiple stakeholders, including a minimum of (2) years of management level experience supervising employees, including assigning work, providing direction or coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Demonstrated leadership, which can include any of the following:
  • Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead in a continuity or emergency management planning environment, OR
  • Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders