State of Colorado · 5 hours ago
Procurement Specialist – Rural Health Transformation Project - Term Limited.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe State of Colorado is committed to creating inclusive workplaces and is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Rural Health Transformation Project. This role involves providing specialized procurement expertise to support a multi-year initiative aimed at improving rural health system capacity and access to quality care.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Operating with a high level of independence, the position performs technical writing, analysis, and negotiation to develop and execute purchase orders, grant agreements, contracts, amendments, interagency agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other approved procurement vehicles required to support RHTP activities
Oversees competitive and non-competitive solicitations, evaluates procurement risk, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and coordinates reviews and approvals with central state authorities as necessary
Supports complex and often non-routine procurements driven by evolving programmatic needs, novel policy environments, and federal guidance. In doing so, the position applies professional judgment to interpret procurement rules, mitigate risk, and protect the Department’s interests while enabling successful implementation of the RHTP
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of related experience in procurement activities around government acquisitions, in particular services and large scale IT systems, Contract writing, negotiations and performance management, familiarity with state and federal code and rule around Purchasing/acquisitions and contracting
Experience in writing statements of work, scopes of work, as well as adjusting and or amending statements or scopes of work
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in procurement activities around government acquisitions, in particular services and large scale IT systems, Contract writing, negotiations and performance management, familiarity with state and federal code and rule around Purchasing/acquisitions and contracting
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Prior state/ federal/county/government experience related to the duties of this position
Legal knowledge or experience
State government experience, preferably in procurement
CPPB or CPPO
J.D
Technical, government, or contractual writing experience
Benefits
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.
Company
State of Colorado
State of Colorado is a non profit organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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