Contract Administrator III.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado, Division Of Community Programs (DCP) within the Office of Children, Aging, and Community Services (OCACS), works to create and elevate a community of practice around community-facing units. This includes outreach, technical assistance, grant distribution, contracts and budgeting, and policy input.

The DCP Finance Unit ensures compliance with state and federal fiscal requirements, supports budget development and execution, and oversees contracts, payments, and related financial

Job description

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

About The Division Of Community Programs (DCP)

The Division of Community Programs (DCP) works to create and elevate a community of practice around the community-facing units within the Office of Children, Aging, and Community Services (OCACS). These units include the Collaborative Management Program, Colorado Sexual Health Initiative, Domestic Violence Program, Juvenile Parole Board, MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network, and Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program. DCP develops and maintains effective working relationships between OCACS and grantees, Tribes, county departments of human/social services, community providers, families and youth, and other partner organizations. This work includes community outreach, technical assistance, grant distribution, contracts and budgeting, board and commission recruitment, and incorporation of lived experience into policy making.

The DCP Finance Unit ensures compliance with applicable state and federal fiscal requirements, State Fiscal Rules, procurement requirements, Department policies, and statutory requirements across DCP programs. The Finance Unit supports the development, execution, and oversight of DCP's budget and manages the fiscal administration of contracts, purchase orders, interagency agreements, grants, vendor payments, and other financial transactions supporting community programs statewide.

The Finance Unit provides division-wide fiscal infrastructure and technical expertise, including budget development and execution, contracting and procurement, payment processing and reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and technical assistance to DCP staff. The unit works collaboratively with program staff, CDHS Central Procurement and Contracts, accounting staff, vendors, grantees, and other partners to ensure funds are administered accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable requirements

Description Of Job

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements

Minimum 2 days in office and maximum