County Administration Contract Manager

County Administration Contract Manager

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.

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.

• 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…