Minnesota / Veterans 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.

22 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $90,183, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $90,183
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,820$108,991+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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 Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $90,183 ranks #22 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 & Rehabilitation

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$97,734 · 7

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

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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Olga Batvinka

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$111,327

Sub-department: Agency TIFM
Base pay: $97,314
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $13,801
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,327
Hire date: 2017-09-06
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Olga Batvinka serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Agency Tifm. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,327. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Schwarz

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$105,766

Sub-department: VHC - Food and Nutrition Staff
Base pay: $77,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,766
Hire date: 2021-11-08
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Schwarz is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Food and Nutrition Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,766. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Williams

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Barbara Williams is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Pakieser

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Safety & TIFM
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-01-05
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Erik Pakieser serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Safety & Tifm. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katrina Condon

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Veterans Health Care Admin
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-05-10
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Katrina Condon serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Veterans Health Care Administrative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathy Marshik

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$97,687

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $97,361
Overtime: $326
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,687
Hire date: 2011-11-28
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: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kathy Marshik serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Field Operations. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,687. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Kubinski

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$94,137

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $93,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,137
Hire date: 2016-06-01
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Todd Kubinski serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Field Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,137. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Nieters

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$93,491

Sub-department: Agency TIFM
Base pay: $93,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,491
Hire date: 2009-03-18
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Katherine Nieters serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Agency Tifm. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Egerstrom

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$92,904

Sub-department: Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay: $90,908
Overtime: $243
Other pay: $1,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,904
Hire date: 2008-12-15
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: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Egerstrom holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,904. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Schrader

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$92,376

Sub-department: Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay: $91,181
Overtime: $121
Other pay: $1,074
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,376
Hire date: 1997-09-17
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: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Schrader holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,376. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Johnson

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$91,995

Sub-department: Divers, Inclus & Equity Staff
Base pay: $91,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,995
Hire date: 2017-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Johnson works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Veterans Affairs Department within Divers, Inclus & Equity Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $91,995 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Allison Kier

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$88,372

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $88,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,372
Hire date: 2022-04-27
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allison Kier holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,372. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Johnathon Ecker

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$87,700

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $86,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,700
Hire date: 2013-08-28
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Johnathon Ecker serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Field Operations. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,700. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nora Cronin

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$81,719

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $81,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,719
Hire date: 2023-06-21
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nora Cronin is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,719. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madeline Lasorsa

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$80,364

Sub-department: VHC-Clinical
Base pay: $79,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,364
Hire date: 2022-04-18
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Madeline Lasorsa serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Vhc-Clinical. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,364. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Hansen

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$78,288

Sub-department: Veterans Claims Support
Base pay: $78,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,288
Hire date: 2021-06-02
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peter Hansen works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Claims Support. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Peter earned $78,288 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maya Starr

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,156

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $76,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,156
Hire date: 2023-07-05
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Maya Starr is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,156. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Beth Barstow

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$47,079

Sub-department: Communications Staff
Base pay: $38,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,079
Hire date: 2011-02-16
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Barstow is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Communications Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,079. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wayne Brede

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,237

Sub-department: Human Resources Operations
Base pay: $37,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,237
Hire date: 1975-10-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Wayne Brede is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 50 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,237. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yash Chaudhary

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$27,104

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits
Base pay: $27,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,104
Hire date: 2024-08-28
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yash Chaudhary holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Benefits. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,104. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shauna Miller

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$23,362

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $23,312
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,362
Hire date: 2023-05-24
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shauna Miller works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Shauna earned $23,362 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Klotzbuecher

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$18,820

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits
Base pay: $18,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,820
Hire date: 2025-04-09
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Klotzbuecher holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Benefits. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,820. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.