Analyst III

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is hiring an Analyst III to support the CoComp project, which will replace Colorado’s legacy workers’ compensation system, its applications and databases, and related IT-dependent business workflows and processes. The position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle. It bridges business operations and technology teams, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, process evaluation, and data management to align IT deliverables with business needs.

The Analyst III works with Division leadership and cross-functional project teams on user acceptance testing (UAT), supporting system performance and development against identified success criteria. The position also supports the Project Manager and project team by implementing change-management tools to help Division stakeholders adopt the system. This is a hybrid, term-limited position ending December 31, 2028. It is open only to Colorado residents, and the selected applicant must sign a waiver of retention rights.

Requirements

• Colorado residency at the time of application.
• Six years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, including experience creating and managing user acceptance testing, documenting user stories and process workflows, and technology-based change management involving customer and stakeholder support; alternatively, a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six years.
• Pass a thorough background check, including the E-Verify process.
• Sign a waiver of retention rights for the term-limited position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Bridge business operations and technology teams, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, process evaluation, and data management to align IT deliverables with business needs.
• Work with Division leadership and cross-functional project teams on user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Support optimal system performance and successful system development based on identified success criteria.
• Support the Project Manager and project team by implementing change-management tools to facilitate system adoption by Division stakeholders.

Benefits

• PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Flexible schedules and other work-life programs
• Training
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed