FAMLI Contract Manager

Department Information

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Description of Job

The salary range for this position is:
$27.74 - $38.40 Hourly
$2,219.54 - $3,072.00 Biweekly
$4,809.00 - $6,656.00 Monthly
$57,708.00 - $79,872.00 Annually

The Shared Services area is accountable for the provision of centralized “back-office” services, allowing the other FAMLI branches to focus on their specific business goals. The shared services provided include items such as training, quality assurance, project management, communications, contract management, staffing coordination, etc. which are services that are needed throughout each FAMLI branch. This unit oversees the monitoring of contract deliverables, invoicing, payments, renewals, expirations, vendor relationships, and other necessary project monitoring and, in collaboration with Finance, ensures the charging to appropriate funding sources and payment of invoices and related tracking and reporting. Centralizing these services into one branch offers efficiency and cost savings and eliminates potential redundancy.

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for all contract related activities in the FAMLI Division to ensure compliance with all related program, budgetary and procurement rules and requirements. This position shall act as the primary contact on all FAMLI contracts and shall not only provide active contract oversight by monitoring for compliance with terms, conditions, scope of work and deliverables, but shall also evaluate for possible additional contract requirements and make recommendations to contract stakeholders for needed contract changes / amendments and new contracts. The OSS Director shall delegate these critical responsibilities to this individual and shall rely on them to be a leader in all aspects of contract management including compliance with program, budget and procurement rules as well as accurate and timely status updates, communication and coordination with related stakeholders and PCS.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

• Demonstrated experience with state or government procurement processes
• Demonstrated experience with administrative project management
• Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder management

• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of the necessity and value of timeliness
• Ability to process complex information
• Excellent organization and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the tools, techniques and procedures needed to
• establish and monitor contracts and budgets
• Knowledge of and ability to use the proper processes and practices for managing and
• administering a variety of contractual agreements.
• Knowledge of and ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the
• organization.

• Must be a Colorado State Resident at the time of application
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.