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Working Title: Contracts Team Supervisor

Job Class: Grants Specialist Supervisor

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 91270

+ **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** : 01/07/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/21/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Chief Admin Officer

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.64 - $53.04 / hourly; $76,504 - $110,747 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **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 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.

_This position is eligible for_** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._

_Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval._

This incumbent in this position plans, directs, and supervises contract management in accordance with state and federal regulations and mandates, and serves in a leadership role for the Housing, Homelessness and Support Services Administration (HHSSA). The duties and tasks of the incumbent include 1) hiring, onboarding, and supervising the Contracts Team; 2) coordinating with the Grants Program Team (GPT) and other grant programs in the administration to develop and monitor workflows related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, grant budgets and payments, and grant monitoring; 3), coordinating the contract management process with program teams in HHSSA and with DHS departments, including Financial Operations and Contracts and Legal Compliance, and 4) training HHSSA staff on all duties that require contract compliance with the requirements of related State Departments. The incumbent, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to other managers within the division or department. This position leads, manages, and develops activities to improve processes, ensure program integrity, and advance innovative practices in contract operations. The work of this position will involve participation in the broad- based departmental effort to establish goals and reforms using a work plan developed between the Administration management and the incumbent.

This position oversees the development and execution of all division RFP’s, grants, interagency agreements, annual plans and any amendments and the procurement functions to assure an efficient and effective purchasing process including training.

The incumbent will also be assigned duties to include communication initiatives, continuous improvements in grant making, risk mitigation, policy development and implementation for statewide initiatives.

Some Principal Responsibilities Include:

+ Lead all aspects of contract management for HHSSA.

+ Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under jurisdiction will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section.

+ Initiate, build and sustain strategic partnerships essential to carry out the contract management duties of the Administration.

Assist the Chief Administrative Officer with additional administrative tasks and/or the development of system/operation improvement for the HHSSA Administration and other duties as assigned.

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._

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

+ 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

Four (4) years highly specialized experience in managing and writing government grants, contracts and RFPs.

Experience must also include:

+ Expertise with core grant and contract management principles and practices from ideation to execution.

+ Practical understanding of grant roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal government.

+ Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), databases, internet tools, email platforms, and statistical software.

+ Understanding of program management.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Continuous improvement skills to provide and evaluate training methods to track and produce desired outcomes.

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

+ Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, public speaking, and formal writing for reports, presentations, and informational materials.

+ Analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate complex, conflicting perspectives and coordinate multifaceted program initiatives.

+ In-depth knowledge of federal and state policies, laws, regulations, and contract requirements, along with the ability to interpret statutes.

+ Knowledge of HHSSA programs, strategic planning, evaluation practices, and community-based resources.

+ Manage and direct the execution of work plans and processes, anticipate and address problems, evaluate program and system results, and execute appropriate follow-up.

Additional Requirements

+ MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

+ Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It 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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.