Contract and Fiscal Manager

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Contract and Fiscal Manager

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• Job ID: 76837

• Location: St. Paul

• Full/Part Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

• Date Posted: 5/20/2024

• Closing Date: 6/3/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit: Children and Family Services / Economic Assistance and Employment Support Division

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Days of Work: Monday – Friday

• Travel Required: No

• Salary Range: $31.57 – $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 – $97,760 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible: Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in theUnited States at the start of employment.Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a betterMinnesota.In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked inpartnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable,public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered onchildren and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic supportand food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.Job Summary*** Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and flexible hours options are available.******This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***The Contract and Fiscal Manager provides analytical and consultative expertise for Economic Assistance and EmploymentSupports Division (EAESD) programs as requested or assigned pertaining to complex operation and financial policies so thatEAESD business requirements are met with minimal disruption to the division, partnering counties, tribal nations, andorganizations, and the public.Currently there are two vacancies; one position will focus on the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and the otheron the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program (SEBT).Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Interpret state/federal regulations and program requirements relating to grant funds to resolve financial issues and determine anticipated and actual federal reimbursement, program expenditures, and the financial implications to the division-wide budget.

• Develop, execute and manage Request for Information, Request for Proposals, professional/technical contracts, grant contracts, interagency agreements, annual plans, and any amendments.

• Analyze the division’s existing business processes including coordination of long-range planning and operational strategies, so division objectives are met, and financial resources are used effectively and efficiently.

• Assist program leadership with understanding complex financial statements, provides analysis of financial reports; and provides other financial expertise.

• Provide specialized consultative and technical assistance to local agencies and stakeholders, including program directors, administrators, community-based organizations, and business management and other internal staff regarding the accounting for, and compliance with, grant fund policies and other funding and fiscal related matters.

Minimum Qualifications**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listedand indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.**Three (3) years of professional experience in public assistance program/government that demonstrates the following:

• Broad and extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental fund accounting, uniform administrative requirements.

• Fiscal management including budgeting, auditing, reporting, and statistical processes and techniques.

• Contract/grant administration, coordination and compliance in highly regulated environments including contract/grant monitoring techniques, the use of management reports to implement changes and detect performance trends.

• Understanding of cost/benefit analysis.

• Ability to develop and implement complex procedures, fiscal data, reports in plain language to decision makers.

*A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field may substitute for 1 year ofexperience.Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and state budgetary and legislative process.

• Knowledge of performance-based contracting principles, governmental procurement standards and regulations.

• Highly developed project management and problem solving skills.

• Ability to adapt to continuous change in processes, organizational structures, and roles sufficient to work constructively under extreme pressure, to cope with ambiguity, and to deal effectively with setbacks.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different background and cultures.

• Knowledge of EAESD programming or experience working with SNAP, MFIP or EBT.

• Demonstrated success in developing cooperative relationships or partnerships internally and externally to support low income families, and individuals.

Additional RequirementsREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminalbackground check prior to appointment.How to ApplyGo to and search for Job ID 76837. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go tohttp://www.mn.gov/careers.If you have questions about the position, contact Andrea Stronghart at [email protected].To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and yourvalid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy John at [email protected].If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department ofHuman Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance.About Human Services DeptWE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year,helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.Why Work for UsDiverse WorkforceWe are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve thepeople of Minnesota.A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission

• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs

• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job

• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

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Saint Paul, MN

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Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:48:16 GMT

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