Working Title: Grants and Contracts Supervisor
Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 96034
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 : 08/04/2026
Closing Date : 08/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Office of the Medicaid Medical Director
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / 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 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.
This position provides the administrative supervision of complex systems for the design, delivery, and oversight of statewide health care and human services grants and contracts within the Office of the Medicaid Medical Director (OMMD). The incumbent integrates several program activities and disciplines, including contract management, fiscal operations, partner engagement, and community partnership development, to translate state and federal mandates into operational rule, policy, and procedure.
Supervising mid-to-high level professional staff, the incumbent provides strategic, supervisory, and operational leadership and establishes program goals and performance standards while ensuring operational alignment across DHS divisions and community partners. To advance integrated population health, the incumbent oversees the full lifecycle of federal and state-funded contracting initiatives centering community engagement, health equity, research, and clinical integration. These projects include, but are not limited to, complex demonstration projects and other cross-administration and cross-agency quality improvement initiatives. Aligned with core OMMD values, the position is responsible for advancing equitable grant making procedures throughout the grant cycle from drafting the request for proposals to providing technical assistance to grantees to ensuring the delivery of measurable, culturally responsive results for Minnesotans. This position leads and oversees all fiscal and contracting administrative duties for grants, contracts, interagency agreements, joint power agreements, federal budget amendments and continuation of funding and carryover requests, and provider infrastructure payments/value-based payment model participation. In doing so, they manage complex decisions with heavy communication between Division and Agency-level fiscal, budget, and grants and allocations staff.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Three (3) years of work experience in state or federal grant administration, including RFP development and contract negotiation.
Experience must demonstrate:
Comprehensive understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), DHS and OGM budget and contracting policy, and state procurement statutes.
Mastery of budget development, cost allocation, financial risk assessment, performance monitoring, and compliance systems .
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with federal, state, regional and local governmental and healthcare officials.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex timelines simultaneously.
Monitoring and analyzing grantee financial and progress reports to assure funds are properly expended in partnership with OMMD staff program and policy leads.
Execution of the closing of grants as required to ensure that all requirements for grant closings are followed.
Bachelor's degree in health care administration, human services or related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience OR Master's degree in health care administration, human services or related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Superior written and verbal communicationSuperior written and verbal communicationwith prior experience with prior experience drafting and grant applications, standard operating procedures, internal guidance, and external reports and presenting them in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to analyze fiscal reports for adherence and conformance to federal laws, state statutes, and departmental policies.
Keen attention to detail in support of high accuracy, error prevention, internal controls, and efficiency.
Comfort navigating real-time changes in federal and state fiscal and policy guidance and requirements
Experience maintaining liaison with federal and state officials about reporting and procedure changes to ensure adequate information is communicated to and provided from sub grantees and that funds are released in a time-sensitive manner.
Prior experience working with agency fiscal monitoring tools, such as Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), Electronic Inter Office Requisition (EIOR), Electronic Grant Management System (EGMS), Contract Integration System (CIS), and SharePoint.
Proficiency in data-driven decision making, change management, and process improvement.
Commitment to health equity and experience working with diverse communities and Tribal partners.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.
