Hiring: Contract Officer Senior - State Prog Admin Sr Company: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Location: Grand Rapids, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 07:33:03 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Swift About the job Required Skills: •This position is responsible for developing, soliciting, administering, and monitoring complex service and construction contracts in accordance with applicable state statues, policies, procedures, and procurement requirements. •This position is responsible for assisting with evaluation and writing of contract policy and procedures for agency implementation may be the representative of the agency for construction and services contract management issues in the absence of the Regional Service Supervisor. Qualifications: •Three (3) years of professional level experience developing and administering construction and service contracts. •A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. •Knowledge of state statutes, laws, and policies/procedures pertaining to procurement. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze and interpret procurement terms and conditions, bid results, contract forms and legal documents related to contract and bid administration, such as bonding and insurance. •Demonstrated capacity to comprehend and apply knowledge of laws, ordinances, rule, regulations, and procedures governing procurement. •Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with agency management, staff, and contractors. •Demonstrated capacity to prioritize work, manage time and work on multiple complex projects simultaneously. •A bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field •Office of State Procurement Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification at the $25,000 or higher level. •Knowledge of current state financial management system (SWIFT) sufficient to create, post and award SWIFT Events, create and modify contracts, and create and monitor encumbrances Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!