DOLA Contract Drafting Specialist / Contract Administrator III (Term-Limited)

Dola Contract Drafting Specialist / Contract Administrator III

Salary : $4,906.00 - $6,523.51 Monthly

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : NAA-23013- / 02145-11.2025

Department : Department of Local Affairs

Division : Division of Housing

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 8 / 2025 8 : 00 AM Mountain

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Yolanda Roberts at yolanda.roberts@state.co.us

Primary Physical Work Address : 1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO

This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado . Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple term-limited Contract Specialist positions within the division. The term-limited position has an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026; however, may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs : The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration.

Vision : The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through : accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission : Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs? The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include :

Medical and Dental Plans

Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

Employee Wellness Programs

Paid Life Insurance

11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Training opportunities

Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job : Under the mission of DOLA, the Contract Specialist will be responsible for preparing and executing loan and grant agreements. These agreements contain the terms and conditions upon which the State of Colorado will provide state and / or federal funds to local governments and to qualified applicants for use in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing, supportive housing, emergency shelters, providing housing services, and other housing-related assistance.

Job Duties : Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Prepares, negotiates and executes grant agreements to provide funding to non-profit organizations, local governments, or other eligible applicants for use in the implementation of housing programs and services.

Prepares, negotiates and executes loan agreements, grant agreements, and ancillary documents in order to provide state investment in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing.

Works with stakeholders such as : underwriter, development specialist, and / or program manager to incorporate the project description, project budget, performance milestones, and other elements of the statement of work; ensures that terms and conditions in the exhibits related to regulatory compliance are appropriate for the project type and the funding source, circulates draft documents for internal review and execution.

Drafts amendments, option letters, releases, consents, and other documents that modify or amend grant and loan agreements and contracts.

Interfaces with grantees, borrowers, lenders, investors, legal counsel, and other parties to ensure that the drafts are acceptable and to negotiate any proposed changes to the draft documents.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Class Code & Classification Description H1H3XX Contract Administrator III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience Only : Six (6) years of professional experience in paralegal services, grant or loan agreement drafting, contract administration, contract management, contract monitoring, or procurement / purchasing processes. This experience must have included drafting grant, loan, legal or contract documents.

OR Education and Experience : A combination of related education in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Legal Studies or Law, English or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to six (6) years.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and / or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies :

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Be a quick learner.

Ability to work across teams.

Strong attention to detail.

Effective problem-solving skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, Excel.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications :

State of Colorado experience drafting, managing, or administering contracts or grant and loan agreements.

Additional experience drafting real estate transactional documents, subordination agreements, and grants, loans, or contracts.

Juris Doctor degree.

Paralegal certificate or experience in a paralegal setting drafting legal documents.

Additional experience writing or administering loan agreements.

Experience with local, state, or federal government.

Experience with local, state or federal housing assistance programs.

Experience creating, maintaining and utilizing contract templates.

Conditions of Employment :

You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.

Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter / letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications / competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked 'See Resume' will not be accepted.

Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be