Performance, Risk & Investment Analysis Director | Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in St. Paul, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to report to the office at least once a week and make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. 

Our Performance, Risk & Investment Analysis Director position will provide agency leadership. The responsibilities for this position also include:

• Management direction regarding transportation performance management processes and implementation.
• Managing agency economic analyses and standards.
• Overseeing deployment and incorporation of risk analysis into investment and agency policy decision making.
• Directs the activities of multiple teams and provides recommendations for consideration by MnDOT’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Travel within the state or nationally, once per month on average, may be required to attend stakeholder meetings or participate in committees.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development  
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of managerial experience OR three years of professional supervisor experience OR four years of advanced professional experience in developing and reporting performance measures and targets, economic analysis or enterprise risk management.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter and resume to the online application. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

• Technical:  Experience in transportation economics, performance measurement, performance-based planning, and risk management.
• Policymaking: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures.  
• Human relations: Experience leading and/or supervising professional staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups.
• Fiscal Management:  Experience managing budgets and using performance measures and risk to inform fiscal decision-making.

APPLY ONLINE BY 4/7/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “84930” in the Keywords search box & click “>>” 
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330