Director of Contracts and Procurement Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5054855) Apply  Director of Contracts and Procurement Salary $91,320.00 - $146,124.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number ILA 02373 8/22/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division BHA - Opening Date 08/22/2025 Closing Date 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 710 S. Ash Street, Unit C140, Denver, CO 80246 - Hybrid working arrangements FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Stacy.chinea@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Description of Job Hybrid 1 - 4 days in office per week. This is subject to change due to the BHA’s business needs. 8-5 Monday through Friday Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. This position is a leadership role within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), overseeing both the Contracts Team and the Procurement Team in the fiscal division. The role involves supervising the implementation of training, workflow, quality standards, and operational decisions for both teams. Key responsibilities include drafting and executing solicitations and contracts in adherence to federal and state statutes, serving as the lead negotiator with external parties, and ensuring compliance with State Procurement Code, State Fiscal Rules, and applicable State and Federal requirements. The position also supervises, trains, and develops two disciplinary teams: Contracts (7 positions) and Procurement (3 positions), and acts as a liaison between the BHA and the CDHS Contracts Management Office. Duties: Contracts and Procurement Unit Operations, Leadership, and Development Lead the Contracts and Procurement Unit (the Unit) to develop, align, and implement purchasing and community engagement services across the agency to further the BHA’s goals and mission. + Develop operational work plans for Contract, Procurement, and related communications that complement and foster the agency’s strategic plan. + Identify trends and implement best practices to meet operational goals. + Reinforce policies and procedures that align with operational objectives and intended outcomes. + Work closely with the CDHS Contracts Management team, the Office of Information Technology contracts and procurement unit, and the Department of Personnel and Administration, concerning the alignment of contract and procurement-related activities. + Partners with Division Directors to determine when there is a need to develop new programs, initiatives, or new procedures or training. + Routinely collaborate with Programs team members, other BHA program managers, fiscal compliance and accounting team members, and other relevant BHA staff to continuously improve upon contract management activities and policies + Advises the BHA Senior Leadership Team to establish and support the overall alignment of programs and services as well as the infrastructure that supports the work. Procurement and Contracting Functions of the BHA The position provides leadership on procurement procedures that provides direction for the procurement team. This position makes decisions in the development and execution of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Applications, Requests for Information, Documented Quotes, and all other procurement types. BHA staff necessarily consult with this position before deciding broad program and policy decisions regarding external relationships needed to execute the BHA’s work. The position provides guidance on the contracting procedure that provides direction for the contracts team. This position makes decisions in the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts, purchase orders, interagency agreements, and all other encumbrance types. This position is the first escalation point for contract interpretation and/or contract dispute concerns. Further duties include: + Provides technical guidance and direction, including interpretation of statutes to BHA staff in the formulation of programmatic design and execution strategies that impact contractual and budget administration. + Liaise with BHA leadership and external stakeholders in the development of contract language and other contract management processes and or protocols. + Establishes contracting criteria for all BHA agreements in consultation with program professional staff, compiles disparate components of the contracts, writes contracts, and ensures that they are fully executed before the current contract term begins. + Leads negotiations with contractors and other stakeholders for Behavioral Health contracts. + Composes and provides essential consultation to the Procurement Team in the development of clear, fair, and accessible solicitations. + Composes and provides essential consultation to the Contracts Team in the development of strong and fair contract language for all agreements. + Provides expertise and insight in the system-level design and development and ongoing execution and process improvements cycles of the Contract and Program Management duties carried out broadly across the program and business functions of the division. + Analyzes proposed legislation for procurement, contractual, financial, and programmatic impacts. + Interprets how rules, statutes, and correspondence from the Attorney General’s office impact contractual operations. + This position helps establish or improve upon effective contractual solutions to hold contractors accountable for quality performance and compliance + Collaborate with BHA contract managers on contract performance measures and contract compliance issues, including issues resulting in contract performance management activities such as corrective action plans + Coordinates with BHA Finance Unit to allocate multiple state & federal funds to contractors for distinct treatment functions, while complying with Long Bill and Federal funding requirements & parameters. + Analyzes fiscal and client data to ensure that financial allocations correlate to programmatic requirements as defined by the Federal Block Grant requirements. Supervision + Responsible for supervision and workload of staff in the fiscal/contract management section of Behavioral Health Administration. Additionally, this position provides leadership and direction to BHA professional and administrative staff on contractual and fiscal work associated with all the BHA’s lines of business that contractually operate, including state and federally funded areas and BHA’s grants and specialized programs. + This position provides technical guidance and direction to BHA professional staff in the formulation of programmatic and contractual design and execution strategies that impact contractual and budget administration. + This position is responsible for starting the hiring process, interviewing applicants, and recommending hire, promotion, or transfer of all positions under its responsibility. This position conducts team meetings to relay program and workload information to make related assignments. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in the Public Sector, with legal and regulatory knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and financial acumen relevant to the work assigned to this position as outlined below: + Supervisory & Leadership: Lead and manage procurement and contracts teams, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation. + Full-Cycle Contract Management: Oversee entire contract lifecycle from needs assessment to closeout, collaborating with budget, accounting, and program teams. + Policy & Procedure Development: Develop, implement, and interpret procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and grant terms. + Complex Solicitations: Craft innovative solutions for complex solicitations within procurement code and ethical standards. + High-Dollar & Complex Contracts: Successfully negotiate and manage high-value contracts for professional services, construction, IT, and other specialized goods. + Problem-Solving & Negotiation: Resolve contractual disputes, handle vendor protests, and negotiate favorable terms to optimize value and mitigate risks. + Contract & Procurement Expertise: In-depth knowledge of federal and state statutes, grant terms, and legislative intent; ability to anticipate and resolve financial/program issues, evaluate non-compliance, and draft/execute solicitations and contracts. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education (see below) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as: + Business Administration + Public Administration + Finance or Accounting + Business Law or Legal Studies + Political Science Preferred Education: A Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration. Preferred Qualifications + Ethical Integrity : A high sense of personal and professional ethics + Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are necessary for negotiating, drafting complex documents, and interacting with executive leadership, staff, and the public. + Analytical Skills : The ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. + Judgment and Initiative : The capacity to use sound judgment and initiative in resolving highly complex and sensitive issues . + Project Management : Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously. + Knowledge of current budgetary conditions : State and Federal conditions necessary to develop contractual solutions + Strategic Planning : The ability to provide strategic direction for the procurement function, align it with the agency's mission, and implement new technologies or process improvements. Conditions of Employment: + This position is delegated as a hybrid position. The employees must maintain a home office and workstation free of distraction. internet, and possibly phone to complete required job duties or report to the office when needed. + Standard Background – Name check, TRAILS, CMS, and JBITS + Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver's License + The position is to travel to meetings and/or conferences as needed. + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Stacy.Chinea@state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org 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 + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans. Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. 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In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 05 Describe your experience with contract and procurement operations, including federal and state statutes. 06 Explain how you incorporate current budgetary conditions at State and Federal levels when developing contractual solutions. 07 Summarize your supervisory and leadership experience, specifically with disciplinary teams. 08 Share an example of how you've developed operational work plans, identified trends, and implemented best practices. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email