Contract Administrator III

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!Remote Work/Hybrid: In office 2 days a week at 1575 Sherman, Remote 3 days a weekSome travel around Colorado may be required - approximately once (1) per quarter.Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.Work Unit:The Division of Economic and Workforce Support (DEWS) is housed within the Office of Economic Security. It is responsible for the ongoing implementation and management of an array of Adult Financial Assistance Programs (Old Age Pension, State Burial Assistance, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Aid to the Blind, AND/AB Supplemental Security Income, and Colorado Supplement), the Colorado Works Programs, Employment and Workforce Development Services, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment and Training program (SNAP E&T), known in Colorado as Employment First (EF). The Division also administers several smaller grant programs.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareersDescription of JobThis position reports to the Contracts and Budget Supervisor and exists to support the development, oversight, and management of Division contracts, purchasing, procurement and other formal agreements, and the Division’s financial management and invoice processing.The position has four main areas of responsibility:1. Developing, implementing, and maintaining Division contracts and other formal agreements;2. Managing and executing the Division’s procurement activities;3. Analyzing, reconciling, monitoring, and reporting on the Division’s encumbrances and expenditures; and4. Receiving, processing, and tracking invoices and other payments.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsEffective September 1, 2023 employees will be required to report to the office at least 2x a week. These work arrangements are subject to change based on business need.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:Six (6) years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, Program Management, Working as a Program Assistant, Financial Reporting/Invoicing, or as a Human Services Administrative Professional.• Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "see resume" or "n/a" will be disqualified .OREducation & Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, AND two (2) year(s) of of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, Program Management, Working as a Program Assistant, Financial Reporting/Invoicing, or as a Human Services Administrative Professional.Substitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualification:The following supplemental experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:• Experience with financial assistance or public assistance programs. This can include working, volunteering, or having lived experience with these programs.• Experience in Adobe• Experience in Excel• Experience in Word• Experience in Google Suite• Strong writing skillsConditions of Employment:Must be willing to submit to and able to successfully pass a criminal background check Must be able to travel to meetings at various locations, conferences, and training, with occasional overnight travel. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact grace.healy@state.co.usAbout Us:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plansMedical and dental health plansEmployer supplemented Health Savings AccountPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leaveBenefitHub state employee discount programEmployee Wellness programExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.Our Values:We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.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.ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~https://www.youtube.com/embed/K6gjqMdD39s?&wmode=opaque&rel=0Toll Free Applicant Technical SupportBenefitsThe 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/benefitsPlease 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.AgencyState of ColoradoWebsitehttps://careers.colorado.gov/AddressSee the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --