Working Title: Contracts & Compliance Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 92029
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 : 02/06/2026
Closing Date : 02/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget
Division/Unit : Enterprise Employee Resources / Enterprise Talent & Development Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Contracts and Compliance Specialist to manage talent and development contracts and provide financial and administrative support. This position will be part of the Enterprise Talent and Development (ETD) section of MMB. ETD operates on a fee-for-service business model, providing vital talent and development solutions for Minnesota's government employees. This is a new position that will be a key business partner in monitoring, tracking, and reporting on program performance, vendor activity, and revenue generation while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Job duties for this position include:
Coordinating ETD's contract management and administration, including drafting, reviewing, routing, and executing contracts in compliance with State laws, rules, and policies
Consulting with clients and providing excellent customer service to determine business needs and solutions, either through ETD training programs or customizable services or by contracting with one of ETD's approved external vendors
Track external vendor activity and performance; monitor for equity, revenue generation, and demand
Support ETD financial operations, accessibility, compliance, and record keeping
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
One (1) year of experience managing a high volume of vendor contracts and services in a heavily regulated financial environment
Experience must include:
Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of contract writing, administration, procurement, and/or purchasing processes
Basic accounting and budgeting skills sufficient to review, analyze, and verify financial records, calculate fees, prepare financial reports, and maintain accurate and complete financial records
Organizational skills and attention to detail sufficient to manage a high volume of complex vendor contracts while maintaining compliance with relevant laws, processes, policies, and deadlines
Communication skills sufficient to relay complex information to a variety of audiences, including agency leaders, state employees, and vendors
Basic research skills sufficient to analyze problems and find cost-effective and fiscally responsible solutions for clients
Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
Preferred Qualifications
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration
Experience managing contracts for the State of Minnesota or another government entity (city, county, federal, or Tribal)
Knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Certification in contract management or procurement
Strong interpersonal skills and experience negotiating with vendors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Experience with remediating documents to meet WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards for Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs (e.g. CommonLook PDF Accessible Software).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal history check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
