County Administration Contract Manager.

About the role

The State of Colorado is seeking a County Administration Contract Manager to join the Partner Relations and Administration Division of the Policy, Communications and Administration Office (PCA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Member Case Integrity (MCI) program and related county administration contracts supporting Medical Assistance programs, SNAP, Adult and Family Cash Assistance, CCCAP, and other public assistance programs.
• Serve as the Department's lead contract administrator for the Member Case Integrity contract and other assigned contracts, ensuring contractor performance, compliance, procurement, renewals, amendments, and adherence to Department, State Controller, and federal requirements.
• Manage project planning, implementation, and ongoing operations of the Member Case Integrity program, including establishing timelines, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing process improvements.
• Analyze program performance, utilization, quality, and outcome data to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and develop recommendations for program, policy, and operational improvements.
• Lead program design, implementation, and continuous enhancement by coordinating with internal divisions, state agencies, contractors, and external partners to support evolving program needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies to support provider onboarding, program awareness, policy updates, and effective utilization of the Member Case Integrity program.
• Build collaborative partnerships with providers, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and other stakeholders to gather input, resolve issues, facilitate consensus, and support successful program implementation.
• Provide strategic consultation and technical expertise to Department leadership regarding Member Case Integrity program operations, contract administration, policy development, and operational decision-making.
• Prepare executive briefings, legislative reports, fiscal analyses, project documentation, status reports, and responses to information requests from leadership, stakeholders, and external entities.
• Conduct research, evaluate best practices, monitor emerging requirements, and develop recommendations to improve program performance, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, contract management, and program administration requirements through effective oversight, performance monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions when necessary.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in government contract or grant administration, procurement, contract compliance, regulatory compliance, program administration, financial oversight, audit, or performance monitoring of government-funded programs.
• A combination of related education in public health, business administration, finance, accounting, or a field of study related to the work assignment and/or relevant experience in administrative and operational support, or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.
• Previous relevant professional state experience.
• Experience administering or overseeing government contracts, grants, or intergovernmental agreements, including procurement, contract monitoring, performance management, compliance, amendments, renewals, and closeout activities.
• Experience ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, grant requirements, procurement standards, and contract management policies, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Knowledge of Medical Assistance (Medicaid), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Adult and Family Cash Assistance Programs, the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and other public assistance benefit programs, including their regulatory and operational requirements.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, contracts, administrative rules, and policy guidance related to public assistance or human services programs.
• Experience managing compliance, performance monitoring, and quality assurance activities for government-funded programs, including identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring accountability.
• Experience administering federally or state-funded grant programs, including fiscal oversight, performance reporting, subrecipient monitoring, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Experience analyzing program, operational, financial, or compliance data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, operational guidance, or business processes that improve compliance, program integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and effectively engage stakeholders, including state agencies, county governments, contractors, providers, advocacy organizations, and executive leadership.
• Experience preparing executive briefings, legislative reports, fiscal analyses, compliance reports, and other written communications for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including developing implementation plans, managing competing priorities, coordinating cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Experience working within Colorado state government, county human services, or similar organizations.

Qualifications

• Residency Requirement: Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Compliance Monitoring
• Program Analysis
• Policy Development
• Executive Briefing Preparation

Benefits

Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including PERA retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, family medical leave, paid holidays, and accrued sick leave.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available.