What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator - Office of Social Equity and Innovation position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
At the Office of Social Equity and Innovation , we are dedicated to the vision of a city where race and other social identities no longer predict life outcomes and where all have equitable opportunities to thrive. Driven by a commitment to anti-racist principles, we strive to create a more equitable Denver through the shaping of policies, practices, and budget priorities that create targeted solutions for historically marginalized communities. Our work revolves around advocating for systemic changes, inclusive policy strategies through transformative training, research, and impactful initiatives to promote racial and social equity for the City and County of Denver.
About Our Job
The Contracts Administrator will perform professional work developing, implementing, and monitoring contractual and use agreements for the Office of Social Equity and Innovation and the City to ensure effective procurement and delivery of goods and services.
Job responsibilities include :
Develops, documents, and establishes policy for all necessary contractual parameters, including types of vendors and services, space allocation, construction requirements, and tenant guideline; develops requests for information or proposals, inter-governmental agreements, and / or revenue agreements.
Reviews proposals and financial information submitted; and develops and oversees evaluation parameters.
Assists with generation of scope of work and request for proposal documents and negotiating the final terms of contracts, which includes developing expenditure agreements, and manages contracts of specific vendors, services, or construction projects.
Prepares resolution and / or ordinance request documents for presentation to City Council.
Provides technical guidance to staff and contractors, recommends, and coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures for assigned functions, and assists in developing new policies and procedures.
Department liaison to the City Attorney’s Office for contractual matters.
Maintains a tracking system of contract files throughout the term of the contract, archives all resource documents, and completes reports for management on contractor performance.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Our ideal candidate will have :
Government contract management experience
Experience with Workday and Jaggaer software systems
Advanced time and project management skillset
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications :
Education requirement : bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field.
Experience Requirement : Three (3) years of professional experience performing contract negotiation, contract administration, or conducting research and analysis in an area such as budget, compliance issues, or accounting.
Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License / Certifications : By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA0751 Contract Administrator
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
67,161.00 - $110,816.00
Starting Pay
Based on Education and Experience
Agency
Department of Safety
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Salary : $67,161 - $110,816
