Description

One of these positions is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at multiple Hennepin County locations and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Contract Services Analyst, Senior
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Criminal background checks: Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.

• Negotiate contract terms with vendors including services, rates, contract payments, and service delivery.
• Assist in determining and implementing budgets, deliverables, staffing and, performance measures.
• Draft clear, concise, and legally enforceable contracts reflecting all terms negotiated with vendors and consistent with county purchasing rules.
• Serve as primary contract manager for assigned Human Services and Public Health contracts and maintain official county contract files and administrative information collected from vendors.
• Review, analyze, interpret, and communicate federal and state regulations, requirements, policies, and contract provisions.
• Monitor and analyze vendor performance, contract compliance, contract expenditures and outcomes that includes conducting financial/programmatic reviews and site visits, issue corrective action plans and review of authorization of payment to vendors.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Master's degree or higher in business, public administration, health care administration, public health, or a social services academic area and two years or more of experience with contracting or purchasing experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and three or more years of contracting or purchasing experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two courses in business, public administration, healthcare administration, public health or social services and four or more years of relevant contracting or purchasing experience.
  • Eight or more years of relevant contracting or purchasing experience.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • And/or education in services and supports for seniors, people with disabilities, and/or the provision of human services and/or public health.
  • Strong collaboration and engagement skills with internal and external partners.
  • Preparing and presenting complex reports and other materials to a variety of audiences.
  • Developing, implementing, and managing contracting processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to:
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage human services and public health contracts.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations and state social service rules, regulations, and policies, and to resolve contract related issues.
  • Work with limited supervision.

About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge - select Guest.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathleen.bakke@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .