Contract Specialist - Human Services Program Representative 2

Working Title: Contract Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82825

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (~~~) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/23/2024

• Closing Date : 12/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH ADAD Grants Mgmt Section

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

This position exists to provide direction, management, and coordination of all phases of contracting processes in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and mandates for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The incumbent will work with grant management teams to develop, coordinate, and manage request for proposal processes; draft and execute contracts and amendments. The incumbent will provide technical assistance, training, monitoring, and general consultation to all administration staff related to the contract processes. The incumbent will collaborate on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with other Behavioral Health Administration staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all phases of the contracting processes (contract initiation to final execution of contracts) across multiple program lines for the BHA contracts in accordance with applicable law, policy, and procedures.

• Provide technical assistance, training, monitoring and general consultation for BHA grant managers and leadership in all phases of the contract processes.

• Participate in development, deployment, and maintenance of the contracting process, and related tools and forms, and participates in related continuous improvement projects as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience working with government grants and contracts.

Experience must clearly demonstrate

• Understanding of core grants and contracts management standards and practices that include drafting and monitoring.

• Knowledge of roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal governments.

• Knowledge of budgeting and business processes required for all procurement process phases.

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

*Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, education, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

**Master's degree in business, accounting, education, public health, or other related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of behavioral health programs.

• Experience integrating, coordinating and/or reconciling the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals, and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to ~~~ alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.