Contracts Specialist / Contract Administrator V - Hybrid
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Contracts Specialist / Contract Administrator V - Hybrid
Salary
$91,320.00 - $96,000.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
AAA-02654-110525
Department
Department of Personnel & Administration
Division
Office of the State Controller
Opening Date
11/13/2025
Closing Date
11/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado and may be required to work on site at 1525 Sherman St Denver CO 80203 as necessary to meet business needs.
Hiring Pay Rate
While a salary range is posted for this position, any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state service as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
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.
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Department Information
Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26, 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
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What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job
This position is charged with assisting the CCU manager in drafting legal documents, including but not limited to model contracts, agency-specific contracts, rules, policies, monitoring reports and training materials.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review and Approval of Contracts
Reviewing and approving all contracts for non-delegated assigned Agencies and IHEs and all high-risk contracts for assigned delegated agencies
Reviewing contracts submitted for pre-approval
Review and approval of settlement and release agreements
Consultation
Provide guidance to agencies on the impacts of any laws that affect the Procurement Code and Rules, the Controller Statute, Fiscal Rules, or OSC contract policies
Develop and approve Agency specific contract templates as needed
Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures, including those for accessibility, as requested
Provide guidance, as needed, to agencies on the proper use of new templates and the impacts of new procurement and contract related policies
Assist agencies with drafting complex terms in high risk contracts.
Fiscal Rule Waivers and Statutory Violation Ratification
Review Fiscal Rule Waiver, Limitation of Liability and Purchase Order Modification Requests submitted by agencies via eSubmission and approve those that are appropriate. Recommend alternative solutions where identified that make the waiver unnecessary
Review statutory violations requests and approve those that are appropriate, and provide recommendations to agencies to help reduce future violations.
Monitoring
The position is responsible for monitoring the performance of Agencies and IHEs for matters under its purview.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
*A Human Resources Analyst willonly review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualificationsfor the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application , but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order (Executive Order 2022 015 (https://www.colorado.gov/governor/sites/default/files/inline-files/D%202022%20015%20Skills%20Based%20Hiring%20EO.pdf) ) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.
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:
H1H5XXContract Administrator V (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1h-contract-administrator)
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
At least eight (8) years of professional experience in contract administration, or legal document drafting, contract or legal negotiation, or contract management at any government or private-sector organization.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in contract administration, or legal document drafting, contract or legal negotiation, or contract management at any government or private-sector organization, related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years.
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
Contract drafting and negotiating experience gained in government service (federal, state or local), or the private sector
Experience with information technology contracts
Highly proficient in reviewing, drafting and analyzing legal terms and conditions
Ability to clearly interpret and explain laws, rules, policies and procedures
Ability to foresee potential future issues and proactively take steps to resolve those issues.
Excellent customer service
Excellent written communication
Excellent oral communication
Previous State service related to the work assigned to the position
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step.
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
Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us
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 either: Experience: At least eight (8) years of professional experience in contract administration, or legal document drafting, contract or legal negotiation, or contract management at any government or private-sector organization. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in contract administration, or legal document drafting, contract or legal negotiation, or contract management at any government or private-sector organization, related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years. Do you meet this qualification?
Yes
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If you selected yes, please tell us about your qualifying education or equivalent experience here, including names of organization and dates of service.
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Can you describe a detailed scenario involving a contractual agreement you were involved in that required intricate negotiations? Please include the @context, the challenges faced, particular issues that were difficult to resolve, and the strategies or approaches you employed to reach an agreement.
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Please review the preferred qualifications listed on the job announcement. Describe if/how you meet any of the listed preferred qualifications.
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If offered this position, is the salary listed on this job announcement acceptable to you?
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Please describe how you learned of this job opening.
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FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. If you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known):
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