*Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position. This posting will be used to fill two (2) identical open positions, 1768#s 133867 (Lead) and 136094.

This position exists to provide direction, management, and coordination of all front-end phases of contracting processes across multiple program lines, including pre-award, award, and contracting phases of the Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (BHDH) and contracts processes in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates including Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Minnesota Department of Administration policies and procedures; Department of Human Services Contracts and Legal Compliance Division policies and procedures; and Behavioral Health Division standard operating procedures. The incumbent will provide technical assistance, training, monitoring and general consultation to all divisional staff related to the contract processes. The incumbent will collaborate on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with other Behavioral Health Division staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Coordinate all phases of the contracting processes (contract initiation to final execution of contracts) across multiple program lines for the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) contracts in accordance with applicable law, policy, and procedures. -Provide technical assistance, training, monitoring and general consultation for BHD grant managers and leadership in all phases of the contract processes. -Participate in development, deployment, and maintenance of the contracting process, and related tools and forms, and participates in related continuous improvement projects as the need arises.

Three (3) years professional experience working with government grants and contracts. Experience must clearly demonstrate: -Strong understanding of core grants and contracts management standards and practices that include drafting and monitoring. -Experience negotiating contracts to a wide variety of grantees. -Knowledge of roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal governments. -Knowledge of budgeting and business processes required for all procurement process phases. -Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. -Technically proficient at using video conferencing programs and researching databases. *Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. **Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education, public health, or other related fields may substitute for two (2) year of work experience.

-Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Facilitator of groups to solicit information, feedback, and areas of development. -Knowledge of behavioral health programs. -Experience integrating, coordinating and/or reconciling the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals, and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines. -Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.