Contracts Administrator II - Remote Contract Management and Compliance Specialist
Join the Governor's Office of Information Technology as a Contracts Administrator II
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Administrator II to join our team at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). As a key member of our collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Colorado and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with contract terms, laws, and regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to gain expertise in contract law and compliance, draft and review legal documents, and work closely with cross-functional teams.
About the Governor's Office of Information Technology
The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a leading government IT organization that provides innovative solutions to support the state's agencies and citizens. Our mission is to improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Our team is committed to providing equitable access to services and building an inclusive, collaborative culture.
Job Summary
As a Contracts Administrator II, you will support the Contracts Supervisor and Administrator IV in creating contract drafts, modifications, and final versions for vendor signatures. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and conduct audits on contracts to ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual terms. This is a skills-based job announcement, and we are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of contracting processes and a desire to gain expertise in contract law and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and review contracts for goods and services across various sectors (IT, federal, construction, intergovernmental).
Ensure contract compliance with procurement rules, fiscal regulations, and accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with senior contract specialists to improve processes, create templates, and address contract compliance issues.
Assist in interpreting contract terms for internal teams and external contractors.
Conduct audits on contracts and ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual terms.
Support the creation and modification of statutes, rules, and policies as they apply to contracts.
Essential Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Experience applying digital accessibility regulations and standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) to business processes, content, tools, and/or documents, with the ability to provide specific examples of accessibility improvements made.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Colorado procurement rules, fiscal rules, and contracting laws and policies; experience with Colorado Resource Operations Engine (CORE) or a similar web-based financial system.
An understanding of government procurement at the state or federal level.
Experience with Contract Management System (CMS) or a similar web-based database system.
Some experience with/exposure to Federal grant funding.
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Strong knowledge of contracting processes and laws.
Excellent drafting and review skills.
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to:
Gain expertise in contract law and compliance.
Develop your skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Work closely with cross-functional teams.
Contribute to the development of new processes and templates.
Work Environment and Company Culture
We offer a:
Remote work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere in Colorado.
Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse projects.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $52,850.00 - $57,500.00 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contract management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we will review your qualifications and experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of the Governor's Office of Information Technology!
Apply Now
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Administrator II to join our team at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). As a key member of our collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Colorado and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with contract terms, laws, and regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to gain expertise in contract law and compliance, draft and review legal documents, and work closely with cross-functional teams.
About the Governor's Office of Information Technology
The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a leading government IT organization that provides innovative solutions to support the state's agencies and citizens. Our mission is to improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Our team is committed to providing equitable access to services and building an inclusive, collaborative culture.
Job Summary
As a Contracts Administrator II, you will support the Contracts Supervisor and Administrator IV in creating contract drafts, modifications, and final versions for vendor signatures. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and conduct audits on contracts to ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual terms. This is a skills-based job announcement, and we are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of contracting processes and a desire to gain expertise in contract law and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and review contracts for goods and services across various sectors (IT, federal, construction, intergovernmental).
Ensure contract compliance with procurement rules, fiscal regulations, and accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with senior contract specialists to improve processes, create templates, and address contract compliance issues.
Assist in interpreting contract terms for internal teams and external contractors.
Conduct audits on contracts and ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual terms.
Support the creation and modification of statutes, rules, and policies as they apply to contracts.
Essential Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Experience applying digital accessibility regulations and standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) to business processes, content, tools, and/or documents, with the ability to provide specific examples of accessibility improvements made.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Colorado procurement rules, fiscal rules, and contracting laws and policies; experience with Colorado Resource Operations Engine (CORE) or a similar web-based financial system.
An understanding of government procurement at the state or federal level.
Experience with Contract Management System (CMS) or a similar web-based database system.
Some experience with/exposure to Federal grant funding.
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Strong knowledge of contracting processes and laws.
Excellent drafting and review skills.
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to:
Gain expertise in contract law and compliance.
Develop your skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Work closely with cross-functional teams.
Contribute to the development of new processes and templates.
Work Environment and Company Culture
We offer a:
Remote work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere in Colorado.
Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse projects.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $52,850.00 - $57,500.00 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contract management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we will review your qualifications and experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of the Governor's Office of Information Technology!
Apply Now