Salary : $76,356.80 - $123,926.40 Annually
Location : Heywood Office and Operations Facility, Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Metro Transit
Department: Bus Transportation Admin
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

How would your work contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region? The Assistant Contract Administrator supports the contract management team by assisting with the administration, tracking, and maintenance of contracts related to transit security and community-based outreach services. Working under the guidance of senior contract staff, this position helps ensure contracts remain compliant, well-documented, and effectively monitored.

What you would do in this job
• Assists in the administration of contracts between the Council and its service providers, including maintaining accurate records and tracking key milestones and deadlines.
• Reviews and processes vendor insurance certificates, bonds, and related compliance documentation.
• Supports the drafting and review of contract amendments under the direction of senior staff.
• Tracks and documents vendor performance data; compiles reports and summarizes findings for review.
• Assists with invoice review and processing, verifying accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Responds to routine vendor and internal inquiries, escalating complex issues to senior staff.
• Supports the preparation of request for proposals (RFP) documents and bid specifications.
• Participates in field audits, data collection, and quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in developing and maintaining contract management tracking tools and databases.
• Supports training coordination and documentation for project managers and business units.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Education and Experience Requirements:
Any

of the following combinations of experience with progressively

responsible administration experience in areas of administering vendor

contracts, purchasing and project management experience, grants, or compliance.

• High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience
• Associate degree with four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of contract preparation and administration in the specific contract area.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, processes and laws related to general liability in the State of MN; federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining competitive procurement practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review documents for accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of customers or clients.
• Ability to calculate figures in amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union: Non Represented/Grade F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
• Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.Type N/A if not applicable.
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Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.

• A high school diploma AND 6 (six) years of experience in progressively responsible administration experience in areas of administering vendor contracts, purchasing and project management experience
• An associate degree AND 4(four) years of experience in progressively responsible administration experience in areas of administering vendor contracts, purchasing and project management experience
• A bachelor's degree in business, public administration AND 2 (two) years of experience in progressively responsible administration experience in areas of administering vendor contracts, purchasing and project management experience
• None of the above

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Do you have prior experience working within the field of compliance, grants, or contract management? If yes, please provide a summary of this experience.
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Provide a summary of your educational training or experience reading and interpreting government regulations or program guidance? If you do not have this experience, please input N/A.
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Provide a summary of your experience writing or preparing a procedure manual or reports? If you do not have this experience, please input N/A.
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Provide a summary of your experience processing, entering or analyzing data? If you do not have this experience, please input N/A.
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What data systems or software do you have experience or training in using? If you do not have this experience, please input N/A.
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Tell me about your experience working with minority and/or cross-cultural communities.
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• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

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