Contract Administrator

Organization
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
City
Denver
State
CO
Date Posted
Date Closing
Contact Name
Joel Drahos
Contact Email, Phone, or Address
joel.drahos@state.co.us
Agency Website/Job Posting Link
Job Opportunity
Salary Range
$71,544.00 - $114,492.00
Full or Part Time
Full Time

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is hiring a Contract Administrator to support the Division of Aging and Adult Protective Services (AAPS). This position leads the Division’s contract oversight and monitoring efforts for the State Unit on Aging (SUA), ensuring that Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) meet all state and federal requirements. The Contract Administrator serves as the division’s subject matter expert on contract compliance, reimbursement processes, and program integrity. The role also reviews and approves monthly AAA reimbursement requests, identifies trends or issues that may require further action, and provides recommendations to division leadership. This work supports the effective and compliant delivery of services funded through the Older Americans Act (OAA) and State Funding for Senior Services (SFSS) programs. This position is open only to Colorado state residents. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Integrity and Compliance Strategy
  • Contract Development and Oversight
  • Annual Monitoring and Reporting
  • Procurement and Fiscal Systems Expertise
  • Reimbursement Review and Coordination
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Division Support and Special Projects

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

    OR

  • A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exceptional acumen in interpreting federal and state regulations, contractual agreements and obligations, and legal documentation
  • Experience overseeing monitoring and/or quality assurance activities for government-funded services
  • Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations
  • Ability to quickly absorb technical concepts and communicate effectively with non-technical and technical audiences, verbally and in writing
  • Previous experience working in local, state or federal government
  • Experience with the State accounting system (CORE) and knowledge of State of Colorado Fiscal Rules

Applications are due by Sunday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m. MT. 

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