MDVA State Grants Program Specialist Senior - Grants Specialist Senior / Full-time, Day Shift

Working Title: MDVA State Grants Program Specialist Senior

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 97027

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/23/2026

• Closing Date : 10/06/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Finance/Accounting

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time The incumbent may need to travel to MDVA locations across the State, as required by business needs.

• 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 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 provides professional expertise in the development, implementation, coordination, and administration of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) state grant programs that support Minnesota Veterans and their families. Under limited supervision, the position is responsible for managing comprehensive and technical grant programs and ensuring their effective, efficient, and compliant administration.

The position supports the development of program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; administers grant programs and related activities; provides training and technical assistance to internal and external grantees; monitors grantee performance and compliance; and coordinates grant activities across programs and stakeholders.

This position also provides expertise in the design, documentation, implementation, and management of grant delivery systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, policies, and grant requirements; assessing and monitoring financial assistance activities; evaluating grant program effectiveness; and identifying opportunities to improve program operations, accountability, and outcomes.

The position works collaboratively with internal staff, grantees, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure grant resources are administered consistently, responsibly, and in alignment with MDVA goals and the needs of Minnesota Veterans and their families.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years experience demonstrating the following:

• Grants and contract coordination, such as the support of writing and negotiating contracts or grants.

• Evaluate, monitor, and audit grants and contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and applicable policies.

• Communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in understandable terms to MDVA stakeholders (Grantees/MDVA Staff/Public).

AND

• Skill in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles sufficient to analyze financial statements, audits, forecasts, budgets, and demographics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recommending new or revised budget initiatives, policies, rules, standards, or standard operating procedures.

• Demonstrated fiscal management expertise, including contract administration, developing, and monitoring budgets and fiscal reporting.

• Experience with creating and providing training to grant recipients.

Additional Requirements

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check.

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.