Risk Mitigation Specialist - Workforce Development Specialist

Position: Contract and Risk Mitigation Specialist - Workforce Development Specialist 3
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* Working Title:

Contract and Risk Mitigation Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Workforce Development Specialist 3*
* ** Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development*
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** Job ** : 96558

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/08/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 08/25/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/08/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Workforce Development

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

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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 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 provides analysis and oversight in subgrantee contracting and risk mitigation efforts within the Employment and Training Programs (ETP) Division. It is responsible for ensuring subgrantee funds are issued with confidence that all compliance requirements are in place and met.

Working with various stakeholders, this position administers the programmatic, technical, and budgetary aspects of ETP grants in accordance with state procurement laws (M.S. §16A.15 and §16C), federal standards, and DEED equity in contracting standards. This role is perfect for an experienced professional who is committed to maintaining compliance infrastructure.

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* Key Responsibilities Include:

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* + Facilitating the contracting process for the Employment and Training Programs Division.

+ Ensuring contracts are aligned with regulations and statutes and executed appropriately.

+ Conducting risk assessments and analyzing grantee information to comply with Minnesota Statute 16B.981.

+ Completing financial reconciliations and providing technical assistance to grantees.

+ Conducting second-year grant monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

This position is telework ()  eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** 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.*
* ** Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* ** Three (3) years
* of experience in contract drafting and negotiations, reviewing documents/contracts for compliance, policy drafting/evaluation or other closely related area as determined by the agency.*
* *** A Bachelor's degree in political science, government, public administration or business or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience;
Master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.*
* ** Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:*
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** Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations sufficient to interpret and apply statutory requirements to ensure compliance.*
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