**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position**

***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.*** As the Contracts Coordination Supervisor you will perform, lead, and supervise contract coordinators in the following functions: • Developing, refining and participating in the Department of Human Services (“DHS) contracts process for all Department contracts, including professional/technical contracts, grants, income contracts, annual plans and master contracts; • Developing an Annual Contract Plan for the Department; • Reviewing all contracts initiated by the Department to ascertain compliance with all legal requirements as to form and execution and compliance with both state and federal laws; • Refining and managing data on all Department contracts and contractors; • Integrating the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) with the procedures utilized by the Department for contracts execution; • Developing and maintaining a contracts database that enables the department to meet all reporting requirements; • Co-leading the integration and continuous monitoring of contracting procedures to assure the successful procurement of professional/technical and grant services for the Department. **All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model: • Leading Self • Leading Others • Leading the Organization • Leading Outside the Organization • Getting Work Done

**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.** * 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 Four (4) years of experience in contract management, development, writing and monitoring. Experience must also demonstrate: • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Experience with State contract processes. • Knowledge of ethics and conflicts of interest, accounting and auditing standards, and government data practices. • Experience with identifying controls and techniques used in managing the contract development process and the legal requirements for state contracts. • Developing work methods that simplify procedures. • Experience communicating with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. • Ability to hold team members accountable for their work product and meeting established goals.

• Skills using software applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and utilizing databases sufficient to update, track and manipulate information. • Extensive knowledge and skill in SWIFT. • Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization. • Demonstrated ability to facilitate conversations and actions to build consensus even at times where stakeholders may have conflicting interests. • Experience collaborating and seeking out feedback from subject matter experts and peers when reviewing or planning work. • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.