Senior Contracts Specialist (Remote From Anywhere In Colorado)

Salary: $82,000.00 - $102,500.00 Annually Location : Statewide, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: EGB92191B Department: Governor's Office of Information Technology Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address: (Remote From Anywhere In CO) FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: alina.aparicio-stefaniak@state.co.us Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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. Department Information Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services. Watch this video to learn about how OIT is thinking differently! Description of Job IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT's hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application, as these items are not used by OIT's hiring team. Do you want to make our beautiful state even better? At OIT, we provide secure digital services that put Coloradans first. The Senior Contracts Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting our mission by collaboratively leading their team to establish contracts, OIT Enterprise Agreements, set policies and procedures, and review State Agency Contracts for compliance with established requirements. As Senior Contracts Specialist, your responsibilities will include negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a wide array of documents and agreements, such as IT service contracts, project development, and construction agreements. If you thrive on the challenge of engaging with complex contracts, fostering compliance, and contributing to the betterment of Colorado, apply today! Your expertise and innovation will play a crucial role in shaping the state you love. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at moving forward on initiatives with a high degree of independence. Some of your important duties will include: • Negotiate and draft contracts and grants, from initial inception through final signatures. • Ensure fair and equitable treatment of everyone working with the procurement process. • Coordinate data gathering to develop, revise, and evaluate strategies for administering and monitoring contractor and grantee compliance. • Guide and counsel state agencies, providing explanations and/or clarifications as needed. • Assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, operations, and program processes. • Participate in the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of bidders. • Identify compliance issues and proactively develop solutions for improvement. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights STATE-ONLY RECRUITMENT: This recruitment is open only to current State of Colorado employees. A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills) are as follows: Minimum Qualifications: • A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a dedicated contract administrator performing general contracting tasks (negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management). • Must have an understanding of contract law, genera