Benefits:

• 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 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Free RTD transit - EcoPass
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Hybrid work arrangements (2 days in-office, 3 remote)
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Minimum qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in technical writing, purchasing, paralegal services, contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, or preparing grant, loan or contract agreements.

OR

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Legal Studies, English, or closely related field as determined by the department may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• AND Five (5) years of professional experience in technical writing, purchasing, paralegal services, contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, or preparing grant, loan or contract agreements.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Legal Studies, English, or closely related field as determined by the department may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• AND Three (3) years of professional experience in technical writing, purchasing, paralegal services, contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, or preparing grant, loan or contract agreements.

OR

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Legal Studies, English, or closely related field as determined by the department may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• AND One (1) year of professional experience in technical writing, purchasing, paralegal services, contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, or preparing grant, loan or contract agreements.

OR

• Juris Doctor or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Legal Studies, English, or closely related field as determined by the department may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Job description:

This position exists to be the Staff Authority to the Division of Child Support Services on all contract and procurement activities, including the development, oversight, and management of contracts, purchasing, and other formal agreements.

The position has three main areas of responsibility: 1. Serving as the key staff lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining Division contracts, purchase orders, software licenses and other formal agreements; 2. Providing technical expertise and direction to Division’s staff on procurement/purchasing activities; 3. Providing oversight and management of provisioning user access to ACSES (Automated Child Support Enforcement System) and related systems.

Contract Management:
This position is the Staff Authority on contract management for the Division of Child Support Services, providing Division leadership and staff with expertise in developing, implementing and maintaining contracts, purchase orders, software licenses, Data Share Agreements and other formal agreements for all aspects of the Division’s work. This position serves Division leadership in representing the Division’s interests with a broad network of contractors, sub-recipients, sub-grantees, vendors, governmental agencies and program areas in partnership with supervisor and program staff members. The position shapes Division leadership’s decision regarding contracting, contract amendments, intergovernmental agreements, interagency agreements, purchase orders, holdover letters, option letters, and other contracting/agreement processes for Division’s programs in accordance with Department, State, and federal policies and procedures. The position develops, implements, and maintains timeline of all document deadlines including end-dates that support Division leadership in management of the child support program.

Procurement Management:
This position serves as the Staff Authority to Division leadership and staff for all processes related to the procurement of goods and services. As Staff Authority, Division leadership relies on this position to provide direction on major decisions and serve as the key point person in representing the Division’s interests for procurement management duties.

Other duties as assigned.

About the Colorado Department of Human Services:

CDHS connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state at every stage of their lives. We serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. Colorado has a state-supervised and county-administered human services system. Under this system, county departments are the main provider of direct services to Colorado’s families, children and adults. Many of CDHS's programs, benefits and services — such as food and heating assistance and child welfare — are administered by county human services departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,100.00 - $88,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80203