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State Program Administrative Director

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

18 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $105,174, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $105,174
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$15,887$114,410+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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 Director is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $105,174 ranks #27 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Peace Officers Board - Post

$144,327 · 1

Secretary of State

$136,461 · 1

Lottery

$126,689 · 2

Animal Health Board

$116,564 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$113,569 · 4

MN St Colleges & Universities

$112,504 · 3

Mnsure

$112,504 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$112,504 · 53

Public Utilities Community

$112,504 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$112,504 · 19

Natural Resources Department

$112,503 · 40

Commerce Department

$111,260 · 8

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Director 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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Cecilia Miller

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$115,212

Sub-department: OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,212
Hire date: 1993-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cecilia Miller holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Just & Community Grants. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,212. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Troy Woltman

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$112,854

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $112,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,854
Hire date: 2018-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Troy Woltman serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Mnjis Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,854. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Amber Niebuhr

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2006-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Niebuhr holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Mnjis Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Craig Flynn

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: OTS Traffic Safety Management
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2007-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Craig Flynn serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ots Traffic Safety Management. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Gina Washington

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: OJP Grants Admin Team
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 1997-10-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gina Washington is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Administrative Team. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Julie Lackner

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$109,598

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $107,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,598
Hire date: 1988-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Lackner works as a State Program Administrative Director for Public Safety Department within Mnjis Management. They have served since 1988 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $109,598 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kaleena Burkes

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$108,709

Sub-department: OJP Management
Base pay: $108,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,709
Hire date: 2017-07-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kaleena Burkes serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ojp Management. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,709. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Juliet Rudie

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$107,634

Sub-department: OJP Management
Base pay: $107,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,634
Hire date: 2022-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Juliet Rudie holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Management. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Callie Hargett

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$107,634

Sub-department: OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay: $107,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,634
Hire date: 2015-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Callie Hargett holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Just & Community Grants. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Thomas Miller

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$102,715

Sub-department: OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay: $102,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,715
Hire date: 2018-12-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Thomas Miller serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ojp Just & Community Grants. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,715. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jodie Ryan

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$101,579

Sub-department: Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services
Base pay: $101,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,579
Hire date: 2022-11-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodie Ryan is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $101,579. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Rachel Peterson

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$98,984

Sub-department: OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay: $98,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,984
Hire date: 2022-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Rachel Peterson serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ojp Just & Community Grants. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,984. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Vicky Anthony

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$98,144

Sub-department: OJP Grants Admin Team
Base pay: $98,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,144
Hire date: 1991-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vicky Anthony works as a State Program Administrative Director for Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Administrative Team. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Vicky earned $98,144 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Taylor Blatchford

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,104

Sub-department: Bca Legal Services
Base pay: $88,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,104
Hire date: 2021-10-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Taylor Blatchford serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Bca Legal Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,104. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

George Hughes

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,893

Sub-department: OJP Management
Base pay: $66,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,893
Hire date: 2024-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

George Hughes is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,893. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Williams

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,928

Sub-department: Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services
Base pay: $65,787
Overtime: $141
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,928
Hire date: 2014-12-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Williams is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,928. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Robert Hawkins Jr

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$39,239

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $34,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,239
Hire date: 2015-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Robert Hawkins Jr serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Mnjis Management. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,239. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michelle Peterson

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$15,887

Sub-department: Bca Professional Services
Base pay: $15,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,887
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michelle Peterson serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Bca Professional Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,887. They are represented by Middle Management Association.