Senior Grants Administrator (Hybrid)

Minnesota Department of Administration; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Administration seeks a Grants Administrator to oversee the federal grants program under the Developmental Disabilities Act. The role supports the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, prepares performance reports, and coordinates with council members, grantees, and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have strong contract/grants experience, analytical abilities, and proficiency with grants management software, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced professional experience with contracts or grant programs.
• Experience interpreting the legal aspects of grants and contracts across multiple policy layers.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial practices to review grant reports.
• Critical thinking to interpret policies and determine eligibility and compliance.
• Strong communication to interact with clients and officials.
• Proficiency with grants management software, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Organizational skills to manage records and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the federal grants program under the Developmental Disabilities Act.
• Serve as staff to the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Grant Review Committee.
• Compile data and prepare the annual Program Performance Report.
• Support a 25-member Council, grantees, and contractors.
• Perform other duties to meet statutory obligations.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Grant management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Records management

Financial review

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Grants management software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Administration seeks a Grants Administrator to oversee the federal grants program under the Developmental Disabilities Act. The role supports the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, prepares performance reports, and coordinates with council members, grantees, and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have strong contract/grants experience, analytical abilities, and proficiency with grants management software, spreadsheets, and word processing.