Salary: $72,264.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EDA_ProSpeIV_7/10/26
Department: Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 Broadway suite 2500, Denver, CO 80210, USA
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.

Description of Job
POSITION:

The following provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.

The Procurement Specialist assists the Procurement Director with all aspects of procurement and contracting for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. This position requires a solid understanding and application of procurement functions, to include assisting with review of discretionary purchase requests, issuing and awarding solicitations and assisting with contract review and monitoring as required. Performs related work as directed.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement:

• This position will be fully functioning in all aspects of both purchasing and contracting services
• Work with program staff and vendors to clarify product or service needs, and select appropriate method of procurement per State statutes and rules
• Assist staff with Scope of Work development by reviewing, providing guidance, and recommendations for purchase orders, contracts, amendments, interagency agreements, intergovernmental agreements and grants
• Coordinate with program staff to develop solicitation documents, including but not limited to Documented Quotes, Invitations for Bid, Requests for Proposals
• Assists program staff by managing entire solicitation process
• Coordinate applications for any required waivers or approvals to comply with State statutes, rules, and policies, including fiscal rule waivers and sole source approvals
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing purchase orders and contracts in accordance with State statutes, rules and policies
• Prepare necessary documents for contracts and purchase orders
• Modify and liquidate purchase orders and contracts in the State's financial system, CORE, and OEDIT's CMS system, Salesforce
• Prepare reports using the State's financial system, CORE
• Research and maintain up to date knowledge of the State Statutes, Colorado Procurement Code and Federal laws, rules and regulations
• Attend trainings as necessary to maintain familiarity with State best practices in procurement and contract management
• Manage records in the State Contract Management System (CMS) and coordinate requests to add new vendors or manage existing vendor records
• Guide staff on OEDIT procurement policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Self starter who is outgoing, enthusiastic and has a positive attitude and good judgment.
• Strong analytical, enthusiastic, and oral and written communication skills.
• Possess proven problem solving acumen, be highly detailed oriented, and have the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, confidence, diplomacy and flexibility.
• Provides continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
• Participates in project teams as required
• Participates in conferences and workshops as required
• Excellent time management skills

PREFERRED SOFTWARE & PROGRAM EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in utilizing e-procurement or automated purchasing systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, SAP, or the State's financial system, CORE)
• Experience using Salesforce
• Proficiency in G Suite productivity tools, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Hangouts
• Microsoft Office, such as Word and Excel

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

• At least 7 years of full-time professional procurement experience for a business or government agency.
• OR: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or another field of study closely related to the major duties of this position AND at least 3 years of full-time professional procurement experience for a business or government agency.

Supplemental Information
Salary Range: $72,264 - $90,000 Annually
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. "At-will" employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Benefits

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
• State-paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
• RTD (transit) EcoPass
• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits
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Colorado Residency: Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that employees in the state personnel system reside in Colorado unless the work to be performed is primarily within 30 miles of Colorado's border. Ongoing remote work outside of Colorado is not allowed except for positions required to work permanently out of state because the State is required to conduct business in the other state. Any work performed out-of-state for other extenuating circumstances is permissible only on a temporary, non-permanent basis and shall not exceed eight weeks in a calendar year. These arrangements must be approved by the Executive Director and HR Director. I live in Colorado or plan to move to Colorado if I accept this position.

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Have you included both a cover letter and your resume in your application materials?

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Describe the most challenging procurement you handled in the last three years. Why was it challenging? Explain your role in the process, steps involved (including type of solicitation), the outcomes, and how you added value. If no experience, please state N/A.
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Describe your experience or any specialized training in drafting, reading, interpreting, or administering contracts, statements of work or other legal documents. Describe the types of contracts or other legal documents, the particular work you performed or training received, and the time frame in which this work occurred. If no experience, please state N/A.
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Describe a situation where you worked to streamline or drive efficiency in the procurement/contract process. What did you do, what tools did you use, what results were achieved. If no experience please state N/A.
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