Contract Support Specialist (Power Ahead Colorado)

About the role

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to join the Power Ahead Colorado team. This role plays a crucial part in implementing and monitoring business operations for DRCOG's innovative climate pollution reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and monitors business operations for DRCOG Power Ahead Colorado programs.
• Prepares and tracks agency contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and agency guidelines.
• Aids in processing payment requests for participant support costs, tracking and reconciling payment records, and ensuring compliance with program and funding requirements.
• Enters subaward data into automated systems, verifying accuracy, performing calculations, and reconciling data.
• Responds to information requests from staff and external contacts, researching and providing information and technical assistance regarding applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Aids in training and monitoring contractors on grant compliance per funding stream guidelines, reviewing and auditing contractor requests for reimbursement, and monitoring contractor performance and compliance.
• Processes program rebates and incentives payments, including documentation review and cost tracking; coordinates with Compliance Specialist to ensure timely and accurate payment to program participants and contractors; supports accounting staff as needed in recording and reconciling payment transactions.
• Affirms and monitors contracts, amendments, and related documentation; monitors contractors and subrecipients for compliance with contract and program requirements.
• Reviews vendor invoices and backup documentation for approval by Program Manager; updates budget trackers and informs Program Manager of any budgetary concerns or issues.
• Supports the Grants Management System; monitors subaward information for accuracy and completion; processes subrecipient monthly cost reimbursement requests, reviews cost documentation, and compiles monthly billing packages for Accounts Payable.
• Collects and aggregates data for program evaluation; compiles program reporting to management and EPA.
• Reviews and monitors Power Ahead Colorado programs; tracks project deliverables, contractor performance metrics, and general workplan progress and identifies areas for follow-up.
• Attends staff meetings of division, program, and team; presents updates as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and three to five years of experience in contract and/or financial management, accounting, grants administration, or a related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Benefits

The hiring salary range for this position is $5,103.50 - $6,126.28/month or $2,551.75 - $3,063.14/semi-monthly depending on qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits
• An adaptable work environment

Application Procedure

To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.

This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.