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Working Title: Insurance and Admin Fee Specialist

Job Class: Management Analyst 1

Agency: Administration Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86846

+ **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** : 07/8/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/28/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : OSP Coordinator

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

+ **Job Class Option** : Contracts Coordination

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Non-exempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

The Office of State Procurement (OSP) (https://mn.gov/admin/osp/) oversees $2.1 billion in goods and services purchases annually. The division offers volume discounts to state agencies and local units of government through 1,600 enterprise contracts and the two (2) largest multi-state cooperative purchasing programs in the nation. The team also oversees vendor relations for the state and administers business development programs that help economically disadvantaged and legislatively targeted companies do business with the State. This position works in the Training and Support unit.

We are seeking an Insurance and Admin Fee Specialist to provide leadership and analysis requiring policy, law and contract interpretation to the process of acquiring, accounting for, and managing insurance and administrative fees for State of Minnesota contracts.

This position provides detailed, specialized analysis of contract insurance requirements so these large and complex agreements can be effectively and efficiently administered. This position also collects, tracks and monitors administrative fees and usage reports submitted by contract vendors so that effective controls are maintained over the division’s accounts receivable.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

+ Two (2) years of relevant experience demonstrating technical research and data analysis skills.

+ _A Bachelor's degree in contract management, business, law, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience as described._

+ _An Associate's degree as specified may substitute for six (6) months of experience as described._

+ Accounting experience to review and reconcile data and balance accounts.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access sufficient to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets, and to create and use formulas and queries to produce desired results.

+ Analytical skills to conduct review, research, and interpretation of MN statutes, department policies, contracts, performance and payment bonds, and certificates of insurance.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to professionally communicate detailed information and contract requirements with customers and all levels of employees.

+ Excellent attention to detail.

+ Ability to establish and maintain priorities to meet business and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Paralegal experience.

+ Knowledge of state procurement/contracting processes.

+ Knowledge of legal terms and concepts.

+ Knowledge of insurance industry.

+ Knowledge of accounting principles.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks (where applicable) prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.