Contract Administrator IV​/State Price Agreement Administrator - hybrid

Job Summary

The position directly supports the state in all areas of contracts procurement and serves as a liaison between the State Purchasing and Contracts Office (SPCO) and external customers, including state agencies, the DPA Executive Office, State Controller's Office, and Attorney General's Office to ensure programmatic compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements.

• Develop, implement, and administer statewide IT price agreements used by state agencies, political subdivisions, public school districts, institutions of higher education, and qualified non‑profit entities.
• Provide guidance to the Price Agreement Manager and/or Chief Procurement Officer regarding procurement strategy, including identification of new state price agreements.
• Manage price agreements from inception to completion, including market research, solicitation document development, evaluation process, award, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Maintain procurement records on CORE, VSS, or other approved platforms and build market knowledge for related price agreement areas.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities and recommend implementation of new or revised agreements.

• Conduct market research and other sourcing methods on behalf of non‑delegated state agencies and Group 1 purchasing delegation agencies.
• Provide guidance to Group 2 purchasing agencies on Requests for Proposals and other procurement methods.
• Offer technical guidance to procurement staff regarding rules, policies, strategy, and specification writing.
• Develop and present guidance to the statewide procurement community; participate in round tables and Q&A sessions.
• Assist SPCO in designing and administering training and monitoring programs for state agencies.

• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, operating plans, and programs for SPCO and the statewide procurement community.
• Provide recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing Specialist, State Price Agreement Manager, and Chief Procurement Officer on standardization and process improvements.
• Review procurement questions raised by the community and provide input on decisions.

• Maintain current knowledge of fiscal, procurement, and contract fields; self‑monitor and pursue training as needed.
• Assist with open records requests, event planning, and other duties assigned by SPCO.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in procurement that includes contract administration, issuing formal solicitations, managing proposal evaluations, and negotiating contracts.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in procurement with the same duties. Educational attainment may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Prior experience managing IT contracts.
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Procurement Code and Rules.
• Experience creating and managing solicitations from drafting to vendor selection.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing a diverse contract portfolio.
• Professional procurement certification such as CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and research skills with an independent, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to partner with stakeholders.
• Previous state service related to the work assigned to this position.

• A pre‑employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

The State of Colorado is committed to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non‑discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.