CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III
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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III
Salary
$58,872.00 - $77,000.04 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA02113-08/15/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Administration Division
Opening Date
08/15/2025
Closing Date
8/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
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Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
Department Contact Information
simmone.porter@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change).
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
10 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Description of Job
About the Work Unit:
This work unit exists in the Fiscal Services Section, but will be moved upon centralization to the Procurement and Contracts Section and provides central procurement and contract formation services to the divisions within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Procurement and Contracts Section exists to provide contract and solicitation planning, direction, coordination and oversight to Division leadership, the Division's programmatic staff and other stakeholders both internal and external to the CDPHE. The Section serves as the subject matter experts on all procurement and contracting development for the department.
What you Will be Doing:
This position is a permanent, full-time position that serves as a Contracts Administrator. In accordance with the department's Procurement and Contracts Section contracts and procurement standards, this position performs a full range of contractual, budgetary, and analysis services to the Department, which includes compiling and routing full contract packages, writing and revising statements of work (SOW) that accurately reflect program work plans, reviewing vendor agreements, reviewing redlines to PO and contract terms and conditions, creating purchase orders, reviewing waiver requests, providing consultation and guidance to program staff to ensure understanding and adherence to federal and state requirements, assisting with the development of standards, guidance and tools to support customers, collaborates with assigned Division's compliance, fiscal, and program staff to efficiently and effectively process contracts and purchase orders in a timely manner, and making recommendations to the program managers to ensure complete and appropriate utilization of funds in contracts. This position maintains a tracking log, drafts correspondence, maintains electronic files, and establishes timelines for the programs they support.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1H3XXCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4aeTlNDWGRhQVF2cEU/view?resourcekey=0-CQ3QnIeZZl4rshEWUay1gA)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, accounts payable, grant management, fiscal management or procurement.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field, and/or relevant experience in in contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, accounts payable, grant management, fiscal management or procurement equal to six (6) years.
** This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.
** "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Experience discerning the technicalities, including language, of contractual agreements
Experience adapting work to the needs of an organization as they relate to various contracts
Experience in detecting inaccuracies, ambiguities, or inconsistencies in the design of a contract
Experience designing and reviewing contracts
Experience in planning and developing a contract and all the major components of a contract
Experience with the procurement process
Experience working with the components of a Statement of Work, including project description, definitions, performance requirements/deliverables
Experience prioritizing work, including planning and organizing work assignments effectively
Working knowledge of the State Fiscal and Procurement Rules
Prior experience related to the legal aspects of state contracting or procurement.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A resume
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Daniel Mckenna at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically. Have you attached your transcripts?
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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?
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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement?
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This posting requires a resume at the time of application - have you attached your resume? Applications without a resume will be considered incomplete and not moved forward in the recruitment process. Resumes will not be accepted after closing.
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This posting requires a cover letter at the time of application - have you attached your cover letter? Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and not moved forward in the recruitment process. Cover letters will not be accepted after closing.
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Do you have experience developing or reviewing statements of work (SOW), and if so, can you describe your role in the process? If not, what transferable skills might you bring to contract administration?
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Share an example of a complex contract, statement of work, or similar document you've drafted. What challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them?
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Describe your experience working with multiple stakeholders (e.g., legal, fiscal, program managers) during the contract development or a similar process. How do you manage conflicting priorities?
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