STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
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.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We are looking for a Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison to join our Strategic Outcomes team in the Office of Community Living!
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
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
What you'll be doing:
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Serves as the staff authority, uncontested by management and executive leadership across the Department, on legislative analysis and recommendations as they pertain to the impact on OCL’s policies and programs.
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Serve as the OCL legislative expert to the Department as it relates to legislative requests for information review and analysis of new legislation and all implications to existing and planned OCL policies and programs.
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Leads the analysis and development of complex business process design, project management, and contract management. Provides strategy guidance and expertise to the Department on process improvement.
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Liaises with critical stakeholders (such as the Joint Budget Committee) and ensures Department-wide alignment and consistency of all communication with legislators.
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Receives, tracks, analyzes, provides direction, and drafts responses to legislative requests and fiscal notes. Ensures responses are completed in a timely, accurate, and strategic manner.
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Manages the Joint Budget Committee session, including tracking, analyzing, drafting, advising, and reviewing all responses to JBC questions.
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Analyzes business operations to determine inefficiencies and recommend/implement process improvements
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Influences the use of project management and LEAN principles for effective and efficient program administration.
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Develops, manages, and monitors the OCL strategic plan and metric reporting process in collaboration with OCL leadership. This includes providing strategy and analytics recommendations to leadership and ensuring that OCL strategic initiatives align with larger department strategic plan goals and metrics.
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Manages the HCBS questions inbox and internal tracker, as well as other inquiries, questions, or comments that arise. This includes analyzing, drafting, advising, and reviewing all responses to the questions inbox.
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Assists with other new projects as needed, providing program/project management and administrative support, such as scheduling, facilitating, and taking notes during meetings. Drafting statements of work and ushering them through the procurement process and managing the executed contract. Assisting with legislative needs such as preparing for internal or external presentations on legislative priorities, drafting memos, or preparing reports.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to executive support, project management, legislative staffing/aid, public policy, customer service, stakeholder engagement, or strategic planning.
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Education and Experience:
A combination of related education (Business, Communications, Political Science, Public Health, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Public Policy, or related field) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related executive support, project management, legislative staffing/aid, public policy, customer service, stakeholder engagement, or strategic planning. equal to seven (7) years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
Prior state experience related to the duties of this position
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Experience in managing complex projects and workflows
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Experience identifying areas for process improvement and designing and implementing needed changes
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Experience in internal and external communications, with time spent working with diverse stakeholders
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Strong technology-related skills and experience, leveraging tools and platforms available to maximize efficiency and accuracy
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Previous relevant professional state experience related to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), public policy, legislative policy
Skills to Support Success:-
Confident in decision making in situations that demand timeliness
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Independently motivated and self-starting
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Creative thinking approach to problem solving
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High attention to detail
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Lifelong learning mindset with an openness to new ideas and ways of doing things
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Skilled in nuanced communication
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Adept professional discretion
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Naturally organized mindset with ability to effectively prioritize duties
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Personable and friendly demeanor with an ability to work across teams
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
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.
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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.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
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, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.