County Administration Contract Manager.

Department Information

State Of Colorado Residency Required At Time Of Application

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Envision yourself working at HCPF

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• 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 . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are looking for an County Administration Contract Manager to join our Partner Relations and Administration Division of the Policy, Communications and Administration Office (PCA ) !

The Partner Relations and Administration Division serves as the Department's primary liaison to counties, and community partners, providing leadership, oversight, and subject matter expertise in county administration, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, communications, and partner engagement for Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state health programs. The Division oversees county administrative funding, contracts, grants, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring while ensuring counties meet state and federal requirements through policy development, technical assistance, site reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. By fostering strong partnerships, providing strategic recommendations to Department leadership, and coordinating across state and local agencies, the Division supports consistent, effective local administration of Medical Assistance programs and promotes accountability, operational excellence, and improved service delivery for Colorado communities.

Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

Description Of Job

Position Summary

This position serves as the Department's lead program administrator and primary program expert for the Member Case Integrity program and related county administration contracts supporting Medical Assistance programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Adult and Family Cash Assistance Programs, the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and other identified public assistance benefit programs. The position provides leadership in contract administration, program implementation, and ongoing operational oversight across these programs. It manages contractor performance and compliance, oversees contract amendments, coordinates cross-agency collaboration, and ensures adherence to Department policies, federal regulations, and program requirements. The position also leads project management activities, stakeholder engagement, communications, and policy analysis to support successful program implementation and continuous improvement. Additionally, it provides strategic consultation to leadership, develops recommendations based on stakeholder feedback, and prepares reports, fiscal analyses, legislative responses, and other deliverables to support informed decision-making and effective program administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Member Case Integrity (MCI) program and related county administration contracts supporting Medical Assistance, 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.
• Perform special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and other assignments that support Division priorities, Department objectives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

Contract Administrator IV H1H4XX

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1

Experience Only

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.

Option 2

Education and Experience

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.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience
• A bachelors will count as four years of experience
• A masters degree will count for six years of experience
• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

Note: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, Medicaid administration, or other public sector organizations administering federally or state-funded benefit programs is strongly preferred.

Skills To Support Success

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess data, evaluate program performance, identify risks, develop solutions, and make sound decisions.
• Excellent relationship-building, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across state agencies, counties, contractors, providers, and community partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, executive briefings, presentations, technical writing, training, and technical assistance.
• Ability to influence without formal authority, exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a complex government 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data reporting and analysis tools, project management applications, and document management systems.

Definition Of Professional Experience

Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with some in-office work and remote work opportunities in accordance with Department policy and business needs.
• Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment.
• Frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders through meetings, presentations, video conferencing, email, and telephone.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Conditions Of Employment

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

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 ( ***email_hidden*** ), 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 acknowledgement 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.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

ADAAA Accommodations : The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at [email protected] .

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.