Minnesota Department of Administration · 4 hours ago
Director, Oversight and Accountability - State Program Administrator Coordinator
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$37/hr - $55/hr
4+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Administration is dedicated to improving the well-being of all Minnesotans through effective governance. They are seeking a Director of Oversight and Accountability to provide leadership in grants management and compliance, overseeing approximately $1-2 billion in annual grant investments.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review and determine approval/non-approval of state entities' grants agreements, amendments, and other documents to ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements
Conduct grants compliance reviews and administrative audits of state grant-making agencies, boards, and commissions to enforce and promote a high level of accountability in an ethical, standardized, and streamlined manner
Identify best practices in grants compliance and oversight and serve as grants contracts expert
Contribute grants compliance expertise toward training of state entities, convening of partners, delivery of presentations, and other support to agencies to increase OGM's understanding of challenges and risks faced by state agencies and to increase knowledge and dissemination of OGM policies and grants management best practices
Participate in OGM strategic planning and execution, priority-setting, resource decision-making, and reporting
Contribute toward design and delivery of enterprise training and other activities to support state entities
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of experience in grants management or government contracting compliance and risk management
Two (2) years of compliance-related work, such as government contract compliance, compliance training, and/or conducting onsite and desk reviews and audits
Knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories, and techniques of government-based grant-making from pre-award through grant close-out
Ability to identify legal and compliance issues presented
Preferred
Possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
Experience conducting administrative audits and compliance reviews of public sector entities
Good understanding of the relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements pertaining to grants management necessary to ensure an agency's operations align with legal standards
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
Experience working with culturally diverse groups and organizations
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
Tuition reimbursement
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
Company
Minnesota Department of Administration
The Minnesota Department of Administration was established in 1939 by Governor Harold Stassen.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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