Minnesota / Military Affairs Department / State Program Administrative Principal

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State Program Administrative Principal

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

7 employees hold this title in Military Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,734, above the department median of $61,018.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $791K
Role median: $97,734
Agency median: $61,018
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Military Affairs Department, the median of $97,734 ranks #7 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$110,305 · 1

Housing Finance Agency

$100,631 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$99,090 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Office

$98,934 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,734 · 47

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$97,650 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$97,160 · 32

Cannabis Management Office

$96,533 · 9

Minnesota IT Services

$95,613 · 6

Labor & Industry Department

$95,107 · 6

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

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Employees with this title

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Gary Nierengarten

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$249,807

Sub-department: FMO Planners Staff
Base pay: $222,592
Overtime: $21,645
Other pay: $5,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $249,807
Hire date: 1998-08-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gary Nierengarten works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Military Affairs Department within Fmo Planners Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Gary earned $249,807 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Erickson

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$98,211

Sub-department: FMO Planners Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $473
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,211
Hire date: 1997-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Military Affairs Department, Mark Erickson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Fmo Planners Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,211. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bruce Jensen

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: FMO Admin Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Jensen works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Military Affairs Department within Fmo Administrative Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Bruce earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Erickson

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: CR Environmental Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1997-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Craig Erickson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Military Affairs Department within Cr Environmental Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Schultz

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$92,540

Sub-department: FMO Buyers Staff
Base pay: $90,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,540
Hire date: 2010-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jill Schultz is a State Program Administrative Principal at Military Affairs Department within Fmo Buyers Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,540. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Kocer

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$85,866

Sub-department: FMO Professional Staff
Base pay: $85,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,866
Hire date: 2015-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Kocer works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Military Affairs Department within Fmo Professional Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Jason earned $85,866 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alice Middendorf

State Program Administrative Principal/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$69,100

Sub-department: FMO Admin Staff
Base pay: $69,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,100
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alice Middendorf works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Military Affairs Department within Fmo Administrative Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Alice earned $69,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.