Contract Administrator – General Services

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $68,773 - $89,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202). Tuesday is a mandatory in-office day; the other two days will be determined upon hire.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Sourcing & Strategy Division, part of the Department of General Services, manages citywide service contracts, facility security, utility payments, mailroom operations, and abandoned RV disposal. It is part of a three-division department that provides integral support for 40-plus City and County of Denver agencies, departments, and offices. For more information on the Department of General Services, visit our website on Department of General Services

Specifically, as the Contract Administrator, you will:

• Develop and market contracting opportunities to provide services and related goods to the City, facilitate pre‑proposal conferences, review proposals and financial information, and oversee evaluations.

• Serve as a liaison to the City Attorney’s Office to monitor contracts through the review and approval process and facilitate negotiation of final terms.

• Manage contracts through their entire life cycle in the contract management system, monitor upcoming expirations, spend capacity, and initiate contract amendments.

• Coordinate actions related to contract performance issues, breaches and termination, and maintain accurate records in the contract management system.

• Provide a high-level of customer service, and provide procurement and contract guidance to staff and contractors.

• Make presentations to executive leaders, city staff, contractors, and others as required.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational efficiencies and prepare reports and recommendations for management.

• Recommend and coordinate the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to the revision of existing and development of new policies and SOPs.

• Conduct on‑site investigations to verify contractual compliance, inquiries, audits, and follow‑up inspections as needed.

• Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for contract files throughout their lifecycle, archive supporting documents, and prepare performance reports for management.

• Coordinate internal review committees and provide recommendations regarding contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and modifications.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience with governmental procurement of services.

• Experience evaluating proposals and financial data.

• Experience developing and managing complex contracts.

• Experience negotiating terms with vendors and partners.

• Experience ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

• Ability to communicate clearly and present information effectively.

• Problem solving skills with an ability to make informed decisions.

• Comfortability coordinating work across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Superior customer service skills with a proactive, forward-facing approach

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience performing contract negotiation, contract administration, or conducting research and analysis in an area such as budget, compliance issues, or accounting.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 9/29/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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