Grants and Contracts Resource Support Specialist​/State Program Administrator Principal

Position: Grants and Contracts Resource Support Specialist / State Program Administrator Principal
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* Working Title:

Grants and Contracts Resource Support Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 93218

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes
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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/07/2026 date.  _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

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** Date Posted** : 06/23/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/14/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF/ MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCYF / Grants & Contracts Support

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** Work Shift** :

Day Shift

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** Work Hours** : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No
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** Salary Range:**  $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

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* _ Telework ()   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._

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** One of Two Job openings for Support Specialists on the Office Grants and Contracts Support Team._   _See Job  for Compliance Support Specialist opening._

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*** This position was previously posted 03/31 - 04/21. Current applicants need not reapply._

This position provides strategic leadership and expertise for the development, implementation, improvement, and monitoring of grant and contract management work throughout DCYF to ensure that agency staff have tools to carry out processes that are effective, efficient, and compliant. This position leads special projects and initiatives, designs and implements new and improved agency-wide processes, develops and maintains written resources for agency-wide use, and proactively responds to needs of agency grant and contracts staff.

This position also manages the agency's official contracts and grants resource library to provide a unified approach to effective, compliant and impactful grantmaking and contracting.

Responsibilities include:

+ Proactively identify knowledge, training, tool, resource, and other gaps and develop and implement agency-wide solutions that ensure DCYF grants and contracts staff across the agency are supported to manage grants and contracts effectively, efficiently and in alignment with all applicable requirements.

+ Monitor and respond to new or updated policy and other federal and state requirements, opportunities for continuous improvement, and other emerging needs or risks by designing and implementing new policy, process, and procedures across DCYF operational and program areas.

+ Provide technical assistance, general support, and specialized guidance to DCYF contract and grants staff to ensure staff across the agency have resources and information needed to achieve high quality contracting and grantmaking work.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * 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.
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* Three (3) years of experience in  administering public sector and/or government  grants and/or contracts including at least two (2) year documenting and implementing polices, processes, and procedures.

** Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:*
* + Extensive knowledge of the full lifecycle of state and/or federal grants and contracts, including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, monitoring, payment and closeout including applicable state statutes and federal regulations.

+ Working knowledge of grant and contract management software systems and public sector accounting systems.

+ Highly skilled in writing clear, concise, and accurate documentation of policies, processes, procedures, and job aids.

+ Demonstrated…