Assistant Attorney General (Federal Initiatives - Grant and Contract)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This Assistant Attorney General in the Federal Initiatives Unit will represent the Attorney General and the State of Colorado at large in federal grant and contract matters. This position will focus on advising Colorado state agencies on a wide array of federal grant and contract issues helping to ensure legal compliance and effective stewardship of federal funds across state programs.

The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that supports the Attorney General and state agencies regarding issues specific to the federal government including federal funding of state programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation advice and counsel to the Attorney General and executive state agencies on federal grant and contract issues including:
  • Grant applications and eligibility requirements
  • Compliance with federal terms and conditions
  • Amendments suspensions and terminations of awards
  • Cost principles matching funds and reporting obligations
• Interpret and apply statutes regulations (including the Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific requirements relevant to federal funding.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating grant agreements and subawards.
• Represent state clients in administrative disputes or enforcement proceedings related to federal funding as needed.
• Collaborate with state agency staff across state government to identify and mitigate funding-related risks and support successful program delivery.
• Offer training and proactive guidance to DOL and state agency staff on grant management and federal compliance standards.
• Coordinate with other state attorneys general offices regarding federal funding issues.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging interesting and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidates for this position must meet the following:

• At least 5 years of legal experience preferably with a focus on federal funding administrative law public contracts constitutional law and/or government representation. Strong legal research analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a diverse and fast-paced workload with professionalism and attention to detail.

• Experience advising on issues governed by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
• Knowledge of federal and state procurement or grant-making processes.
• Familiarity with federal oversight bodies such as the Office of Inspector General or Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Public sector or government agency legal experience.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build confidence with new teams and stakeholders

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients be efficient with our time and support each other as team members which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations focuses on retaining our incredible talent and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law we are: 1) principled maintaining the highest ethical standards rigorous legal analysis and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants who are always ensuring our work is not about us but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative by seeking to identify the best approach make deliberate decisions and look to improve; and 4) better together by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a state government employee you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120on-time payments while employed full-time in public service if they have certain kinds offederal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and an employee discount program
• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid annual attorney registrationdues
• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI Department of Law University and other entities.