Minnesota / Employ & Econ Development Department / State Program Administrative Manager Principal

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State Program Administrative Manager Principal

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

13 employees hold this title in Employ & Econ Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $143,656, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $143,656
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$94,754$146,585+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager Principal is held in 31 Minnesota departments. In Employ & Econ Development Department, the median of $143,656 ranks #12 of 31.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$194,630 · 1

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$180,416 · 2

Commerce Department

$146,641 · 13

Revenue Department

$145,040 · 2

Water & Soil Resources Board

$144,327 · 3

Housing Finance Agency

$144,327 · 8

Minnesota IT Services

$144,327 · 6

Agriculture Department

$144,327 · 7

Human Rights Department

$144,327 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$144,193 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$143,713 · 6

Transportation Department

$143,037 · 10

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager Principal role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brein Maki

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$147,298

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $143,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,298
Hire date: 2022-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brein Maki works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Brein earned $147,298 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Catalina Valencia

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2020-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catalina Valencia is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Nancy Omondi

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director X
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2005-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Omondi holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director X. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

Ann Tietema

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2000-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ann Tietema is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. They are represented by Manager.

Jill Carlson

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Paid Leave-Exec Team
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Jill Carlson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Paid Leave-Exec Team. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ama Akakpo

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$144,049

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $144,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,049
Hire date: 2002-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ama Akakpo works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Ama earned $144,049 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Angelina Nguyen

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$143,656

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $143,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,656
Hire date: 2013-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angelina Nguyen is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,656. They are represented by Manager.

Neela Mollgaard

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$143,272

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $143,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,272
Hire date: 2019-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Neela Mollgaard holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,272. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jeanna Fortney

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$139,129

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $139,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,129
Hire date: 2018-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeanna Fortney is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,129. They are represented by Manager.

Meredith Udoibok

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$138,077

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $138,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,077
Hire date: 1994-03-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Meredith Udoibok holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,077. They are represented by Manager.

Matthew Dobratz

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$130,434

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office X
Base pay: $130,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,434
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Dobratz holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office X. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,434. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Katherine Kunitz

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$123,805

Sub-department: PFML-Management
Base pay: $123,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,805
Hire date: 2017-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine Kunitz holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Pfml-Management. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,805. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jeffrey Nelson

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$94,754

Sub-department: CO Commissioners Office
Base pay: $32,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,754
Hire date: 2006-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Nelson works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $94,754 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.