Working Title: P/T Contracts Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Commerce Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/27/2024

• Closing Date : 05/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Data Governance Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

As Commerce's Professional/Technical (P/T) Contracts Coordinator, this position provides technical expertise and guidance to agency management and staff on P/T contracts by applying professional knowledge of statutes, administrative rules, and procedures governing P/T contracts. The individual will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and improving an existing contracts program.

The work will include defining contract needs with business units, soliciting and evaluating proposals, making recommendations for vendor selection, drafting contracts, contract negotiations, contract amendments, and other work as needed. The types of contracts will include P/T contracts, master contracts, work orders, equity select contracts, interagency agreements, joint powers agreements, and other agency agreements. This position manages complex contracts for Commerce, provides analysis, contract policy direction, and assistance on complex P/T contract issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience with P/T contracts performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge of P/T contracts.

*A paralegal bachelor's degree or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience, or an advanced degree for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Experience at this level must include:

• Procurement and working with P/T contracts.

• Ability to handle large volumes of work while maintaining accuracy.

• Applying human relations skills to include persuading and working collaboratively with others.

• Strong skills in oral and written communication, project management, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• State government P/T contracts.

• State statutes and rules related to state procurement and contracting.

• Negotiating P/T contracts with eligible contractors.

• The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

• Working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing 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.