Strategic Ops Manager: Contracts & Budgeting Remote

Minnesota Department of Administration; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible (up to 50% hybrid)

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Administration seeks a Business Operations Manager in Saint Paul to lead financial management, contracting, personnel support, and compliance for the Real Estate & Construction Services division. You will drive strategic operational oversight, ensure statutory alignment, and manage IT services and reporting.

The role requires strong accounting, budgeting, and leadership capabilities, with telework eligibility and a focus on efficiency and contract governance within a

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience coordinating and administering contracts or accounting and financial administration.
• Understanding of GAAP and budgeting policies to oversee contract encumbering and payments.
• Supervisory or lead work experience including directing and coaching staff.
• Knowledge of contract law and state procurement practices.
• Skills in conflict resolution and consensus-building across diverse groups.
• Effective communication of complex information to varied audiences.
• Commitment to inclusive employment practices and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Administer professional contracting activities for the division and statewide projects, including drafting RFPs and contracts.
• Maintain the Master Contract program: drafting, evaluation, and contracts.
• Maintain the Master Roster program: vendor support and site reviews.
• Coordinate the State Designer Selection Board procedures in compliance with statutes.
• Provide operational and administrative support including records retention and COOP.
• Oversee financial functions for capital appropriations and operating budgets; manage purchasing and reporting.
• Manage RECS AIA contract document functions and fiscal oversight.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Accounting

Leadership

Legal knowledge

Communication

Inclusion & diversity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Associate's degree substitution for experience

Tools

SWIFT

SEMA4

IA Warehouse

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Administration seeks a Business Operations Manager in Saint Paul to lead financial management, contracting, personnel support, and compliance for the Real Estate & Construction Services division. You will drive strategic operational oversight, ensure statutory alignment, and manage IT services and reporting.

The role requires strong accounting, budgeting, and leadership capabilities, with telework eligibility and a focus on efficiency and contract governance within a