DOLA Contracts Closing Coordinator - Term Limited (Contract Administrator II)
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DOLA Contracts Closing Coordinator - Term Limited (Contract Administrator II)
Salary
$4,238.00 - $5,510.00 Monthly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
NAA-02152-08.2025
Department
Department of Local Affairs
Division
Division of Housing
Opening Date
12/22/2025
Closing Date
1/5/2026 4:00 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
Yolanda Roberts yolanda.roberts@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.
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 is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. An additional one-time incentive pay may be available at the end of each calendar year. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.
Who can Apply
This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.
About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of "Local Affairs," which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.
Vision
The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.
Mission
Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.
Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?
The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.
In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:
Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans)
Employee Wellness Programs
Paid Life Insurance
11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
Training opportunities
Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Please see the Benefits Overview video (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job
Within the Division of Housing (https://doh.colorado.gov/) , the operations unit exists to support the division with to work with public and private entities, nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities to create and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate income persons; to provide shelter and supportive services to the homeless; to provide safe, sanitary, decent housing for low and moderate income persons and families throughout the state through allocation of funds from federal and state grant programs; and, delivery of technical assistance and training to applicants and grantees.
This position is responsible for ensuring all required documentation is provided by the originating Office and the Contracts Team for the contract drafting process. This includes working with the borrowers/grantees, the DOH teams administering the funds, landlords, nonprofit organizations, other state and local governments, and other stakeholders to collect and verify documents needed for the closing.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Overall responsibility for the efficient drafting of grant and loan documents including, but not limited to, the State's homelessness grants and the affordable housing grants and loans.
Utilizes established spreadsheets, databases, and other recordkeeping tools to keep track of the documents received
Ensures all required documents are obtained for the contracting process and are appropriately filled out and maintained for safekeeping.
Works primarily with the DOH Contracts Team but also with the other DOH Offices to complete the contracting process.
Schedules execution of commitment vouchers in coordination with all involved parties.
Maintains communication with internal teams and borrowers/grantees.
Tracks and reports on the contracting progress and submits regular performance reports to the Contracts Program Manager, the Operations Director and DOH leadership to keep them apprised of progress and problems.
V erifies the information provided on applications and contacts the applicant if more information is needed or if there is missing data or mistakes.
Answers questions via phone calls and emails from applicants and decides when to involve DOH internal teams to clarify programs' contracting procedures and resolve problems.
Monitors the contract drafting progress from initial handoff to the Contracts Team to final execution and determines priorities necessary to complete the process by the "must close by" deadline.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description
Contracts Administrator II H1H2XX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of experience in legal, paralegal, executive administration, education, contract administration, contract management, or contract monitoring.
OR
Education and Experience: A combination of related education in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal, Education or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to five (5) years.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.
Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
Required Competencies
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Be a quick learner
Ability to work across teams
Strong attention to detail
Effective problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, Excel and/or the Google Suite, specifically Docs, Sheets
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in budget, accounting, contract administration, contract drafting, contract management, legal, or para legal.
State of Colorado experience reviewing or drafting contracts
Experience writing or administering loan agreements
Experience with contract monitoring or contract management
Experience with local, state, or federal government and/or local, state or federal housing assistance programs
Experience developing and maintaining tracking mechanisms
Experience creating, maintaining and utilizing contract templates.
Conditions of Employment
You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.
Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.
Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.
The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:
A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)
Cover letter / letter of interest
Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)
DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran's preference
Comparative Analysis
Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Supplemental Information
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.
DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.
Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.
Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact 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.
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.
For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Yolanda Roberts via email at yolanda.roberts@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
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, you may be eligible for step pay placement, if hired. Please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked and your Employee Identification Number (EIN). Alternatively, you can enter a Social Security Number if you do not recall your EIN:
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DOLA - I understand that this is a TERM LIMITED position. The selected candidate will perform duties with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs from the date of hire through an approximate end date of December 31, 2026. The end date of the position may be extended if additional funding is secured. Upon acceptance of an appointment to a Term Limited position, candidates will be required to sign a waiver of their rights under the classified personnel system.
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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
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DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.
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Do you have any experience as a State of Colorado permanent employee in budget, accounting, contract administration, contract drafting, contract management, legal, para legal?
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Explain, in detail, your experience with the preferred qualifications listed in this job announcement, particularly as it relates to your understanding of contracts. If you do not have any contract experience, describe your approach to ensure attention to detail.
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Describe a time when you had to review an important document for accuracy that someone else created. How did you approach the situation and what lesson did you learn?
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Certification and Confidentiality Statement
I certify that:
--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.
--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.
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