Job Class: General Counsel

Working Title: Director of Grants and Contracts

Job Class: General Counsel

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

- Job ID: 97776
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes*, up to 50%
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
- Date Posted: 10/15/2026
- Closing Date: 11/05/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / Managerial
- Division/Unit: DCYF / Management / Operations
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00 AM -4 :30 PM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No*
- Salary Range: $51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing perks, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

This position will manage the DCYF Office of Grants and Contracts, assuring an ethical, efficient,



and responsive customer- oriented contracting structure focused on producing legally enforceable contracts. Responsibilities include assuring compliance with the Code of Conduct in all contracting, legal and compliance related activities and oversight of contract development and management functions, legal review, and advice on contracts – including grant contracts, resolution of legal issues related to contracts, and development and management of data sharing agreements. Duties also include: (1) representing the Department on interagency contract committees, (2) providing legal expertise in the development of statewide contracting policies and procedures, (3) implementing process improvement strategies related to contracting and legal compliance functions, overseeing the DCYF contract attorney team. The position to provide feedback to the DCYF Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) on emerging issues and to incorporate guidance from the CCO on improved compliance and accountability measures. The Director provides direction to managers, supervisors, staff and teams that:

- Manage the electronic system used by DCYF for managing grant workflows and documents;
- Support grant-making within DCYF program areas through technical assistance, training, best practice documents and individualized support, and




- Ensure technical compliance in the execution of grants and contracts and related encumbrance of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

- To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

- Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:
- Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*
- Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
- Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
- A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:
- 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions
- 100+ hours per year time commitment
- A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.

- AND
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school;
- Current license to practice law in the State of MN;
- At least seven (7) years’ experience as a practicing attorney with demonstrated experience in contract law;
- Knowledge and experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs; and
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining good wo

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