Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / State Program Administrative Senior

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State Program Administrative Senior

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

19 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $72,900, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $72,900
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,984$87,420+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Senior is held in 47 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $72,900 ranks #35 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Facilities Authority

$99,180 · 1

Lottery

$91,919 · 2

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$87,084 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$87,009 · 6

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$86,138 · 3

Housing Finance Agency

$85,716 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$85,282 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$85,202 · 2

MN State Retirement System

$84,797 · 1

Administrative Hearings

$84,793 · 1

MN State Academies

$84,581 · 2

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$83,359 · 22

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Senior 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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Lynn Sadoff

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$88,215

Sub-department: Public Relations & Comm
Base pay: $81,427
Overtime: $6,788
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,215
Hire date: 2021-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Lynn Sadoff serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Public Relations & Community. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,215. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cheryl Garrison

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$86,006

Sub-department: Mpls Administration Services
Base pay: $84,140
Overtime: $1,866
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,006
Hire date: 2020-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Cheryl Garrison serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Mpls Administration Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,006. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Duane Bauer Ii

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$84,805

Sub-department: Veterans Education South
Base pay: $83,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,805
Hire date: 2007-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Duane Bauer Ii is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education South. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,805. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krysta Stanenas

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: VHC - Community and Home Svc
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2015-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Krysta Stanenas holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Community and Home Service. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hanna Lewis

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$79,111

Sub-department: Healthcare Ops Project Team
Base pay: $79,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,111
Hire date: 2016-02-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Hanna Lewis works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Healthcare Operations Project Team. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Hanna earned $79,111 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Guggisberg

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$78,737

Sub-department: Veterans Education South
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $551
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,737
Hire date: 2012-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Justin Guggisberg serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Veterans Education South. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,737. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Wehry

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$78,318

Sub-department: Veterans Education North
Base pay: $75,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,318
Hire date: 2012-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Jason Wehry is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education North. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,318. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Godsave

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,641

Sub-department: Veterans Education South
Base pay: $75,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,641
Hire date: 2020-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Sarah Godsave works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education South. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $75,641 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Larry Larsen

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,542

Sub-department: Veterans Education South
Base pay: $75,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,542
Hire date: 2014-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Larry Larsen holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education South. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,542. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barry Martinson Jr

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$72,900

Sub-department: Veterans Education North
Base pay: $72,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,900
Hire date: 2015-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Barry Martinson Jr works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education North. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Barry earned $72,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynette Springman

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$71,260

Sub-department: Healthcare Ops Project Team
Base pay: $71,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,260
Hire date: 1994-07-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Lynette Springman is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Healthcare Operations Project Team. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,260. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aaron Johnson

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$70,337

Sub-department: Veterans Education North
Base pay: $70,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,337
Hire date: 2014-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Aaron Johnson serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Veterans Education North. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,337. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Chambers

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$67,248

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $67,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,248
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Allison Chambers serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,248. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Johnson

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$67,024

Sub-department: Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay: $66,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,024
Hire date: 2004-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Douglas

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

Kari Johnson is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $67,024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathy Vansanten

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$66,881

Sub-department: Healthcare Ops Project Team
Base pay: $59,700
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $7,096
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,881
Hire date: 1993-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

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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

Kathy Vansanten works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Healthcare Operations Project Team. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. Kathy earned $66,881 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joterrica Cross

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$64,964

Sub-department: Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay: $64,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,964
Hire date: 2022-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Joterrica Cross is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,964. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Reyes

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$63,980

Sub-department: Veterans Education North
Base pay: $63,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,980
Hire date: 2024-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Shannon Reyes serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Veterans Education North. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,980. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Ronoh

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$62,993

Sub-department: Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay: $62,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,993
Hire date: 2017-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

David Ronoh holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,993. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Bachman

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$44,984

Sub-department: Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay: $31,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,984
Hire date: 1984-11-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Katherine Bachman is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,984. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.