Job Description
*THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION*
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs and promoting Michigan's reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan's success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team that's transforming their everyday as a Contract Specialist.
The Contract Specialist reviews, drafts and finalizes Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) contracts, grants, amendments, memorandums of understanding, and requests for proposals. In addition, this employee creates, implements, and monitors documentation, as required by applicable legislation or policy; maintains a reporting system for tracking all business unit submissions; and creates and develops reports for Legal staff. This position will work with MEDC business units, attorneys, and the executive office to implement the contract services processes.
The preferred candidate will have experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting documents, such as contractual documents and procedure manuals, have a keep attention to detail, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
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The health and safety of our employees is a top priority for the MEDC, and we are taking steps to ensure that safety. Though the official work location for this position is MEDC headquarters in Lansing, Michigan, our offices are temporarily working remotely as part of our COVID response. To learn more about the MEDC's overall COVID response efforts supporting Michigan business and communities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Education Required:
This position requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year college with course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Experience Required:
This position requires a minimum of two to four years related experience and/or training in a business or financial environment that provides exposure to business contract procedures and internal controls; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Basic familiarity and experience with contract law and Business Corporations Act preferred.
Additional Requirements and Information
*THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION*
For more information on the MEDC and career opportunities, please visit https://www.michiganbusiness.org/careers/.
Salary: $26.46 - $30.77 Hourly
Location: Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: LEO-MSF-MEDC
Job Number: 1804-21-LEG004
Closing: 3/21/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Agency: State of Michigan
Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan