Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration Grants Specialist - Grants Specialist Senior

Working Title: Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration Grants Specialist

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97803

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/16/2026

• Closing Date : 10/22/2026

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Contracts Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

Working in a team environment, this position manages the day-to-day processing for grants, contracts, and accounting processes initiated and administered by Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA). The position analyzes, monitors, and administers the processes, documents, and records associated with grants, contracts, and interagency agreements, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements. The individual in this position also serves as primary contact with internal and external staff regarding the contract process, and for the related accounting, budgeting, reporting, and systems used in grant management, such as the Contract Integration System (CIS), Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) accounting system, Power Automate, and others. The position gathers input for and coordinates Requests for Proposals (RFP), grants, and contracts for the HHSSA Grants Program Team and other areas within HHSSA. In addition, they ensure that payments and budget-related activities comply with state and departmental requirements, monitor for fraud, waste, and abuse, while performing other duties as assigned.

Domain of responsibilities includes:

• In a team environment, manage the day-to-day activities for 500 HHSSA grants and contracts, including RFP process coordination, contract approval, grant monitoring and compliance, payments, and documentation. Manage the Enterprise Grants Management Systems (EGMS) and CIS financial and reporting grant systems to ensure all documentation is received and entered, and that expenditures are made for all HHSSA grants across 20 separate funding streams.

• Implement grants management policies and procedures throughout the grant process for all HHSSA grants.

• Serve in an expert capacity to provide consultation and oversight for grant programs, grant compliance, and contract development processes and procedures. Provide positive communications and technical assistance to grantees and staff, ensuring compliance with the work completed during the grant contracting process.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of working experience providing advisory insight and/or management of government grants and contracts.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Understanding of core grants and contracts management standards and practices that include drafting and monitoring.

• 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.

• Knowledgeofprogramevaluationmethodsandstrategies along with researching databases.

• Program management.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of Minnesota’s HHSSA Programs and/or delivery systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate.

• Experience with various forms of HHSSA program data, information systems, budgeting, legal and legislative procedures, and other resources available to support HHSSA strategic goal planning.

• Experience presenting data.

• Experience with EGMS and CIS financial and reporting grant systems.

• Engagement and outreach skills to negotiate a variety of interests to reach consensus.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.