Consultant Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation in Minnesota seeks a financial analyst within the Consultant Administration group to support management of 150–200 contracts representing $20–$30 million in transportation investments. Under general supervision, this role assists in ongoing analysis and financial reporting for district set-aside and consultant services funding.

The position collaborates with functional units to develop and fiscally manage professional technical contracts advanced by Metro

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional level experience OR three years of technical experience performing the following responsibilities: Budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or program support to perform financial tracking, budgeting, and/or contract administration duties.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data for reporting and decision making.
• Document development and management, including drafting, reviewing and refining documents, formal correspondence, technical reports, proposals, or instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing analysis and financial reporting for district set-aside and consultant services funding received by the District.
• Work with functional units/sections in the development and fiscal management of professional technical contracts advanced by Metro District Consultant Administration, District Offices and Metro District Leadership.
• Coordinate contract tracking and funding information and help manage Metro District’s Consultant Allocation budget and administer contracts for the district.

Job description

This is an integral position within MnDOT Metro District’s Consultant Administration group, which administers approximately 150-200 contracts representing over $20-30 million in transportation investments.

This position provides district-wide support for the financial tracking/management of the Metro District Consultant Administration program. Under general supervision, this employee is responsible for assisting in ongoing analysis and financial reporting for district set-aside and consultant services funding received by the District, along with other funding sources, ensuring funds are used appropriately and effectively. This employee is responsible for working with functional units/sections in the development and fiscal management of professional technical (P/T) contracts that are advanced by Metro District Consultant Administration, District Offices and Metro District Leadership.

This position is one of the initial points of coordination for contract tracking and funding information and helps to manage Metro District’s Consultant Allocation budget. This position also helps administer contracts for Metro District.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of professional level experience OR three years of technical experience performing the following responsibilities:

• Budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or program support to perform financial tracking, budgeting, and/or contract administration duties.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data for reporting and decision making.
• Document development and management, including drafting, reviewing and refining documents, formal correspondence, technical reports, proposals, or instructional materials.

Note: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or other related fields may substitute for one year of professional experience.