• Working Title: Contracts Coordinator Supervisor
• Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3
• Agency: Human Services Dept
• + •Job ID•: 96736 + •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
• : 09/01/2026 +
• Closing Date
• : 09/14/2026 +
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
• : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA +
• Division/Unit
• : DHS-Central Office / Compliance Contracting & Proc +
• Work Shift/Work Hours
• : Day Shift, 8:00am
• 4:30pm +
• Days of Work
• : Monday
• Friday +
• Travel Required
• : No +
• Salary Range:
• $38.83
• $55.93 / hourly; $81,077
• $116,781 / 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.
• _ As the Contracts Coordination Supervisor you will perform, lead, and supervise contract coordinators in the following functions: + Developing, refining and participating in the Department of Human Services ("DHS) contracts process for all Department contracts, including professional/technical contracts, grants, income contracts, annual plans and master contracts; + Developing an Annual Contract Plan for the Department; + Reviewing all contracts initiated by the Department to ascertain compliance with all legal requirements as to form and execution and compliance with both state and federal laws; + Refining and managing data on all Department contracts and contractors; + Integrating the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) with the procedures utilized by the Department for contracts execution; + Developing and maintaining a contracts database that enables the department to meet all reporting requirements; + Co-leading the integration and continuous monitoring of contracting procedures to assure the successful procurement of professional/technical and grant services for the Department.

• All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the

Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:

+ Leading Self

+ Leading Others

+ Leading the Organization

+ Leading Outside the Organization

+ Getting Work Done

• 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: 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 of experience in contract management, development, writing and monitoring.

Experience must also demonstrate:

+ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

+ Experience with State contract processes.

+ Knowledge of ethics and conflicts of interest, accounting and auditing standards, and government data practices.

+ Experience with identifying controls and techniques used in managing the contract development process and the legal requirements for state contracts.

+ Developing work methods that simplify procedures.

+ Experience communicating with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

+ Ability to hold team members accountable for their work product and meeting established goals.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Skills using software applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and utilizing databases sufficient to update, track and manipulate information.

+ Extensive knowledge and skill in SWIFT.

+ Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.

+ Demonstrated ability to facilitate conversations and actions to build consensus even at times where stakeholders may have conflicting interests.

+ Experience collaborating and seeking out feedback from subject matter experts and peers when reviewing or planning work.

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

• Additional Requirements
• REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS
• DHS 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.