Budget And Policy Analyst IV

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Unit prepares, coordinates, and monitors the CDHS operating and capital budgets. The Budget Unit is the Department’s primary contact with the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). The Budget Unit develops, monitors and coordinates the submission and approval of all Legislative budgets, and works with the programs to monitor current year and future year fiscal conditions. This position has hybrid work arrangements, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. These arrangements are subject to change.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.
CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates sophisticated communication, collaboration, and process management skills in work with internal and external partners.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment to establish priorities, coordinate and track deliverables, and plan, coordinate and monitor work of others.
Takes ownership of all responsibilities, delivers quality products within prescribed time, operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, and takes responsibility of delegated assignments.
Ability to provide efficient and effective customer service both internally and externally.
Experience with the state budget process, including preparing budget requests, submitting responses to the legislature, and experience analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation.
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.

Responsibilities

Represent the Department as the staff authority for the department-wide budget development process.
Develop, enhance, and implement processes and guidelines for the formation of the Department’s annual budget request, including establishing timelines, ensuring compliance with Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and Joint Budget Committee (JBC) requirements, providing effective internal communication, preparing for budget hearings and presentations, responding to fiscal note requests, and providing technical support.
Prepare instructions, create guidance, analyze fiscal needs, and manage progress and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Coordinate and track deliverables (such as information requests) due to OSPB and JBC staff, including working with program staff to develop responses to requests and coordinating the review process as appropriate.
Regularly update internal trackers and manuals, including documenting processes and decisions made.
Track and monitor Departmental fiscal note requests to ensure timely submission to legislative partners.
Review and coordinate fiscal note requests for potential impact to the Department.
Develop professional relationships with internal partners, legislative coordinators, Governor’s Office staff, legislative staff, and other relevant stakeholders in the fiscal note process.
Provide recommendations and policy guidance to the Budget Director, CFO, and other department leadership.
Collaborate with department staff to analyze issues, draft requests, edit documents according to established guides, identify department-wide priorities and/or concerns, and reach resolution on policy issues.
Discuss and explain agency requests and positions with internal and Governor’s Office staff.
Responsible for the continued implementation and adherence to the guiding principles, roles, and responsibilities of the Department and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting.
Regularly update technical procedure manuals, including documenting processes and decisions made.
Consider the known views of the Governor, Executive Director, and Executive Management Team, criticality of the issue to the Department, and technical recommendations of subject matter experts in policy recommendations.
Act as a liaison to offices in developing budget requests, providing responses to questions, and other budget-related projects, as assigned.
Review and edit agency communication and other documents shared inside and outside the Department.
Determine key partners and nurture professional relationships to ensure optimal development and implementation of projects.
Review proposed capital construction requests and provide feedback to budget and program staff on the requests.
Utilize budget and financial systems and databases which house expenditure, revenue, personnel, and other data types.
Assist with the development of procedures for the management and department-wide utilization of these databases.
Perform other duties related to budget within the office.

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
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.