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Working Title: Grants and Contracts Manager-Support

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87794

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/30/25. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position._

+ **Date Posted** : 07/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/07/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / Grants & Contracts

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota_ **_and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location_** _._

As a Grants and Contracts Manager-Support you will be responsible for the coordination of all business process support functions for the Grants and Contracts Division, including overseeing and directing a team of project managers and technical specialists. This includes creating new or reforming, enhancing, or modifying existing contracting processes, policies, technical systems, and internal controls to meet or exceed the state’s mission, goals, and values.

This position exists to provide direction for the agency’s processes and systems for contracting. As a new agency, there is a need for robust oversight and internal controls, operational efficiency, and attention to risk management. This position provides leadership and guidance for the agency’s management of contracting activities and functions, requiring effective collaboration across sections, divisions, administrations, and overall department. This position will also be assigned duties including stakeholder engagement, communication initiatives, continuous improvements in contracts administration/management, risk mitigation, policy development and implementation; provide direction, project management leadership, project implementation, support services and technical assistance, and capacity building. The contract types supported by this position will include both grant contracts and Professional/Technical contracts.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Manage Grants and Contracts business process support staff, provide leadership and direction for cross-agency and statewide projects.

+ Provide strategic direction and leadership for the agency’s contracting processes and systems.

+ Oversee a team responsible for project management, business process analysis, and technical assistance.

+ Develop and implement internal controls to promote efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.

+ Lead agency-wide initiatives related to contracting and grant administration improvements.

+ Collaborate across divisions, administrations, and external partners to support integrated, effective contracting practices.

+ Manage stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

+ Ensure continuous improvement in contracts administration and risk management.

+ Provide guidance and technical assistance related to grant and professional/technical (P/T) contracts.

+ Provide oversight to the agency’s contract management process

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, day and year for each job held.**_

Demonstrated leadership experience that may include any of the following:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

4 years of professional work experience in government/non-profit or human services/ mission-driven organization grants and/or contract competencies demonstrating stakeholder engagement, project management, policy development and implementation.

+ Proven leadership experience in business process management, business operations, contracting, or grants administration.

+ Strong understanding of state or public sector contracting policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and building organizational capacity.

+ Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and continuous process improvement

+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, Public Administration or other related field

+ Ability to interpret and/or implement state statutes/federal regulations and/or policies/procedures pertaining to contract and grants management.

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

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.