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State of Minnesota · 1 week ago

Training, Contracts, and Purchasing Administrator - State Program Administrator Intermediate

St Paul, MN

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$25.67/hr - $37.26/hr

2+ years exp

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Training, Contracts, and Purchasing Administrator provides technical and administrative functions related to training responsibilities and manages fiscal aspects including contracts and budgets.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides technical and administrative functions to the agency, particularly related to the administrative aspects of BWSR’s internal and external training responsibilities

Administers related fiscal functions including seeking bids for training sites, facilitating contracts, and managing budgets for training programs

Responsible for activities related to course registration and scheduling

Other agency program administrative duties

Qualification

Procurement managementContracts managementGAAP knowledgeAdvanced PC software skillsAnalytical skillsSWIFT experienceALP CertificationResearch skillsDispute resolutionBudget managementCourse registrationSchedulingMWPCPInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTime managementAdaptability

Required

Two (2) years of experience in procurement, grants or contracts management. NOTE: A degree in Business Administration or a related field may be substituted as follows: Associates substitutes six (6) months, Bachelors substitutes one (1) year and a Masters substitutes eighteen (18) months

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports

Advanced skills with the following PC software tools including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets in order to prepare and present complex financial reports

Advanced interpersonal and human relation skills sufficient to explain accounting concepts and standards to management and program staff

Organizational skills and the ability to identify and solve problems, advise others, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and apply innovative approaches and opportunities for streamlining existing processes

Ability to demonstrated research, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to understand and address procurement documents

Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to ever-changing program requirements, financial resources, and administrative change; and ability to identify issues, resolve disputes, and recommend solutions

Preferred

More than two (2) years of experience in procurement, grants or contracts management

ALP Certification for $25,000

SWIFT experience

Procedural understanding of the Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program (MWPCP)

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care