Executive Pathways Budget Operations Intern - Management Analyst 1

Working Title: Executive Pathways Budget Operations Intern

Job Class: Management Analyst 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 92470

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Temporary

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/28/2026

• Closing Date : 03/06/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept

• Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / FOD Budgets

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually

• Classified Status : (enter Classified or Unclassified)

• Anticipated Start Date : 06/10/2026

• End Date : 08/19/2026

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with many partners, helps Minnesota's most vulnerable residents meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.

The Executive Pathways Program is a paid summer internship (June - August) for college students to explore a rewarding career in public service.

What you can expect during your internship:

• Hands-on experience impacting individuals and processes within a large human service agency

• Opportunity to meet (virtually and in-person) to network with other state employees

• Attend virtual workshops focused on your Professional development

• Give back to the communities DHS serves through volunteerism

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 Budget Operations Interns will work within the Financial Operations Division (FOD). The Budget Operations Intern will support the improvement and organization of internal process documentation. This internship is a great opportunity for students interested in learning how fiscal and budget operations work within state government. In this role, the intern will work closely with Budget Operations staff to understand day-to-day fiscal processes, identify gaps in existing documentation, and help develop clear and user-friendly standard operating procedures and reference guides. These materials will support both internal staff and program partners, especially during important fiscal close and open periods.

Some responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Shadow Budget Operations team members to learn state budget and fiscal processes

• Review existing procedure documents and identify gaps or areas for improvement

• Develop, update, and organize standard operating procedures and reference guides

• Assist with documenting process variations and nuances across different funding sources

• Review statewide fiscal policies to ensure alignment with internal practices

• Support clear verbal and written communication of fiscal processes and responsibilities

• Assist during key fiscal close and open periods by helping document timelines and expectations

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; or recently graduated December 2025 or May 2026

AND

• Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred majors include: Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Political Science, Communications, English or other Liberal Arts Majors

• Strong written communication and organizational skills

• Interested in state government, finance, public administration, or health and human services

• Detail-oriented with an interest in process improvement

Additional Requirements

• Must be in academic years of sophomore, junior, or senior (Graduate students allowed)

• Must provide unofficial transcript to show proof of school enrollment

• Must be willing to reside in Minnesota for the duration of internship

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.