Procurement Specialist – Rural Health Transformation Project - Term Limited

Full Job Description

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans.

Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• 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. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

The Procurement Division provides all aspects of procurement and contracting support for the Department in accordance with state and federal procurement laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

These services are provided under delegated procurement authority from the State Purchasing and Contracting Office (SPCO) and include drafting and constructing solicitations and contracts; reviewing and approving contracts; issuing and awarding solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Applications (RFA), Documented Quotations (DQ), Invitations to Negotiate (ITN), and Invitations for Bid (IFB); and approving procurement methodologies.In support of the Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP), the Procurement Division provides procurement and contracting services necessary to implement and administer a multi-year, federally authorized initiative focused on strengthening rural health system capacity and improving access to high-quality care in rural communities.

Procurement activities supporting RHTP include the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of complex grant agreements, contracts, purchase orders, and related procurement instruments required to support program implementation, monitoring, and close-out activities.

This work requires close coordination with program staff, fiscal staff, vendors, grantees, and external partners to ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and funding requirements.

Requirements

HCPF welcomes your interest in the Procurement Specialists – Rural Health Transformation Project position. There are two positions available and are available through the new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant. This grant is approximately $200M per year, for the next 5 years. These term-limited positions exist within the Procurement Division to support procurement and contracting activities associated with the Department’s RHTP, a multi-year, federally authorized initiative and provide specialized procurement expertise to support the implementation, monitoring, and ongoing administration of RHTP-related initiatives over the duration of the program.

Responsibilities in this position include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.




Class Code & Classification Description: (New)




H1L3XX

PURCHASING AGENT III



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Experience Only:

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.

OR

Education and Experience:

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.

Experience in writing statements of work, scopes of work, as well as adjusting and or amending statements or scopes of work.




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, 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:

• 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
  
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

• This is a term-limited position with funding through September 30, 2030. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additional information regarding term-limited positions can be found here.






APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.




An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.




For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process.

Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.




Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.

Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview.

Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.




ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.




The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at anupreet.kaur@state.co.us.




The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.