Contract Monitoring Compliance Officer

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Contract Monitoring Compliance Officer. This role is crucial for implementing and overseeing the department's standardized Contract Monitoring Program, ensuring compliance with policy 13.5. The position acts as a departmental staff authority in contract monitoring compliance, providing technical assistance, conducting compliance reviews, and developing guidance materials. The CDPHE is committed to advancing Colorado's health and protecting its environment, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in contract monitoring, audits, program evaluation, or contract development.
• OR A combination of related education in contract management, business administration, public administration, or a closely-related field and/or relevant experience in contract monitoring, audits, program evaluation, or contract development equal to seven (7) years.
• Experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.
• Residency Requirement: Must be a resident of the State of Colorado at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations, including Office of Management and Budget circulars.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Experience in training and/or providing technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in creating and developing training and resource materials.
• Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications to audiences of varying levels within an organization, in groups and individual settings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships and effective working relationships with a variety of internal customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across programs and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee a department-wide, standardized process for risk-based contract monitoring.
• Act as a Departmental staff authority in the area of contract monitoring compliance.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of contract monitoring plans in conjunction with appropriate department staff.
• Provide direction to programs regarding contractor performance and determining the appropriate escalation for non-compliance.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure the program is adhered to by division monitoring staff.
• Assess need, determine necessary support, and produce guidance materials that align with monitoring standards.
• Stakeholder Outreach and Communication
• Support Project Coordination

Benefits

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Retirement (PERA options), Medical and dental health plans.
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree