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Working Title: Contract Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 89569

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/20/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/14/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division/Unit** : Financial Management / Office of Grants and Contracts

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

Elevate your career working as a Contract Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your expertise meets our commitment to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!

The Financial Management Division is looking for a dedicated contracts professional to assist in the development of contractual policy and procedures for Minnesota Department of Health's implementation and to identify opportunities for continuous improvements to the agency’s contract policies and business processes.

Working as a Contracts Specialist withing the Financial Management Division, you will:

+ Provide guidance, and assist in training, to MDH staff in the development of PT Contract Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Professional/Technical contracts, including Interagency Agreements, Joint Powers Agreements, Annual Plan Agreements, Income Agreements, Master Contracts and work orders, and Quick Call solicitations.

+ Serve as MDH point of contact for all MDH staff on all types of contracts and assist all staff in the Contracts Office (CO) in developing and delivering staff training.

+ Assist PT Coordinator, MDH Internal Audit staff, and Contracts Director in conducting internal document and process audits and evaluations of all types of contracts to ensure compliance with State PT Policies and Federal and contracting regulations.

+ Use the MDH contract information systems (Grants and Contracts Tracker is one example) so that all contracts can be monitored for status of their location in the process, auditing, and reporting requirements can be tracked by preparing ad-hoc reports as requested to internal and external customers of MDH.

+ Serve as MDH DocuSign Administrator so there is depth in coverage and MDH staff are assisted with their DocuSign questions in a timely manner, and documents are moved for State signature quickly and accurately.

+ Keep accurate records of all correspondence, voice conversations, meeting minutes, work products and submittals so that records are complete, correct and internally consistent. Ensure that all critical data is entered into the appropriate tracking system.

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location.

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 drafting, developing, and reviewing a variety of contracts. This required experience must include:

+ Experience analyzing and evaluating risks related to contracting.

+ Experience with using software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, DocuSign, etc.

A degree in Legal Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field may substitute for experience as follows:

+ Doctorate: Two years (24 months)

+ Master's: 18 (6) months

+ Bachelor's: One year (12 months)

+ Associate's: Six (6) months

Additional qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.

+ Ability to provide high quality customer service.

+ Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

+ Skills for effective communication, both oral and written.

+ Skills for continuous improvement, project management and coordination of contracting processes and people.

Preferred Qualifications

+ A Juris Doctor, LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, or BA in Legal Studies.

+ Experience working in Minnesota Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), including contract procurement modules, reporting and OBIEE queries.

+ Experience with State and/or Federal contract and procurement laws, policies, and procedures.

+ Experience reading and interpreting authorizing legislation, Federal Regulations, and other legal language as it pertains to contracts, state statutes, rules, federal regulations and funding sources, including the Uniform Guidance and the Federal Acquisitions Requirements (FAR).

+ Experience resolving contract issues and recommending solutions to complex problems.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.