County Administration Contract Manager

County Administration Contract Manager

We are looking for a 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.**

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

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:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

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 (Download PDF reader), 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,

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