Hybrid Contract Negotiation Specialist

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Contract Negotiation Support Specialist (Program Technical Specialist) to provide advanced administrative and technical support to the Contract Negotiation team. Responsibilities include contract document management, coordinating meeting logistics, and preparing contracts for approval while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong multitasking abilities, and the ability to navigate a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with related contract administration experience as listed in the posting.
• Experience supporting contract teams, procurement, or public sector admin teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain contract documents; track deadlines and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare professional communications for internal and external stakeholders; maintain confidentiality.
• Manage multiple calendars; schedule meetings with contract parties, counsel, and leadership.
• Coordinate logistics for negotiations, meetings, and briefings; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Analyze contractual data; prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
• Monitor budget allocations and track contract-related expenditures.

Skills

Contract negotiation support

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPo

Outlook calendar management

Communications with internal/external

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1+ year experience

Associate degree + 3+ years experience

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years experience

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Contract Negotiation Support Specialist (Program Technical Specialist) to provide advanced administrative and technical support to the Contract Negotiation team. Responsibilities include contract document management, coordinating meeting logistics, and preparing contracts for approval while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong multitasking abilities, and the ability to navigate a