Contract Specialist

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hiring for the following corporate position.

Job Title and Level: Contract Specialist

City/County: Lansing/Ingham

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Pay Grade and Annual Salary: Pay Grade 3 - 4: $60,240 - $104,147

Brief Job Description:

The Contract Specialist reviews, drafts, processes, and finalizes Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) contracts, grants, amendments, memorandums of understanding, proposals, and confidentiality requests. This role is responsible for implementing and supporting contract services processes in collaboration with MEDC business units, attorneys, and executive leadership. This position creates, implements, and monitors documentation in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and organizational requirements. The Contract Specialist maintains reporting systems to track business unit submissions, manages contract and project workflows, and develops reports to support Legal staff and leadership. The role also supports contract lifecycle activities, ensures timely completion of priorities, and contributes to the development of consistent processes, training, and best practices across the Contract Services function.

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This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.

Business Unit: Legal & Contract Services

Supervisor: Karen Wieber, Director, Contract Services & Public Records

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:

Two years of related experience.

Experience in a business or financial environment that provides exposure to business contract procedures and internal controls; Basic familiarity and experience with contract law and Business Corporations Act preferred.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the link below and follow the NEOGOV instructions.

Contract Specialist

Deadline for Response: Sep 17, 2026