CDPS Deputy Budget Director

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Budget Director and is responsible for the administration of a wide variety of department-level ancillary programs and support services for the Administrative Services Office. It also involves the supervision of division Budget Director staff. This position serves as a fully functioning deputy to the Department Budget Director, who manages the Budget and Policy Unit. Specific duties occasionally include tasks typically performed by the Department Budget Director, such as meeting the demands of staff, stakeholders, and oversight bodies like Legislative Council staff, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Joint Budget Committee staff.

Requirements

Nine (9) years of professional experience in budget and fiscal policy analysis, development and implementation.
OR A combination of related education and/or relevant professional experience in budget and fiscal policy analysis, development and implementation equal to nine (9) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for six (6) years of the requirement.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, and reference checking.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Knowledge of Colorado state or public sector fiscal processes, including experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
Knowledge of the Colorado legislative process, including the development of fiscal notes
Experience creating, managing and executing budgets as the primary role of the job for an organization with multiple funding streams
Knowledge and ability to write financial reports and make formal presentations of financial data to internal and external parties
Ability to use job-specific software including databases, spreadsheets, word processing and analytical tools
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
Experience managing agency-wide administration related programs
Experience delivering financial services-related support in a public sector environment including applying agency policies, procedures, and service standards

Responsibilities

Assists with any or all of the duties and responsibilities of the Department Budget Director as assigned.
Acts as the Department Budget Director in their absence, exercising full authority, including signature authority.
Implements, coordinates, and evaluates statewide and division programs related to financial matters.
Represents the Department of Public Safety to develop statewide policies and procedures, budget requests, goals, and objectives for department short- and long-range plans.
Develops and prepares complete, accurate budget narratives, schedules, and justifications for budget requests, including supplemental requests, budget amendments, and fiscal notes.
Advises and directs division staff in the preparation of the annual November 1st budget submission.
Leads or participates in special projects with statewide implications requiring participation in department-wide policy making, organization structure, audits and evaluations, and legislative matters.
Assists others in developing plans or strategies to monitor operations to keep appropriated budget and staffing on track and accurately reported.
Develops and leads work related to short- and long-range financial plans.
Assists the Department Budget Director in the distribution, analysis, and tracking of fiscal notes for special bills proposed during the legislative session.
Reads legislation to determine and make recommendations on the fiscal impact on operations within the Executive Director’s Office.
Maintains a Department-wide database of legislative proposals, calendar deadlines, fiscal note requests, department responses, and other similar data.
Communicates with Legislative staff to explain intricacies and details of fiscal note spreadsheets.
Supervises professional budget staff, including overseeing budgets, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work activities, preparing performance plans, and conducting annual performance reviews.
Determines the supervisory and management techniques necessary to create a motivated, productive work environment and staff.
Advises Division Budget Directors on strategies, funding, and political influences that affect budget requests.
Develops work plans, assigns work, and monitors, analyzes, and adjusts workload as needed.
Monitors and evaluates performance, identifies training and development needs, and provides feedback and coaching.
Designs and implements the process for calculating the Department’s fund splits and costs for common policies (e.g., Risk Management, Workers Compensation, Vehicle Lease Payments, Total Compensation, Capitol Complex Leased Space, Payments to OIT, Legal Services, CORE common policies).
Creates and maintains a process for Payments to OIT Real Time Billing on a monthly/annual basis.
Completes ad hoc assignments as needed to address budget issues.
Assists other budget analysts on specific projects, conducts research for OSPB, legislative, and Joint Budget Committee questions, takes lead on a particular part of the budget, and writes or analyzes short-term assignments.
Researches and writes budget change requests outside of assigned areas of responsibility.
Contributes to strategic plan and budget narratives.
Reports on committees and hearings of the General Assembly.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual earnings (minimum $50,000, maximum $250,000) provided at no cost to employees.
State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, offers personalized health coaching, skill groups, and a $20 per month health insurance premium discount for participants.
Access to discounts, promotions, and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues through BenefitHub.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
Excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) available in every region of the state for short-term counseling, referrals, resources, training, and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.