County Fiscal Administrator

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Partner Relations and Administration Division serves as the Department's primary liaison to counties, tribes, and local partners, providing expertise in county relations, administrative oversight, communications, fiscal management, and county contract and grant administration. The Division oversees county compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, manages county administration funding and fiscal monitoring, and provides strategic recommendations to Department leadership to improve local administration and operations affecting more than 4,500 county and eligibility site staff. Within the Division, the County Administration Fiscal Unit manages county administration funding, budgeting, accounting, fiscal compliance, regulatory oversight, and the County Grant Program, administering the statutory funding system that supports county human and social services operations, including eligibility determination, program integrity, audits, quality assurance, and other essential Medical Assistance Program functions. Position Summary: The position serves as the grant program authority for the County Grant Program and county administration fiscal oversight, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of grant policies, funding, and compliance for the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program. Responsibilities include designing and managing grant terms, conditions, and Statements of Work; serving as the Department's subject matter expert on 2 CFR Part 200, county budgeting, funding streams, and legislative reviews; overseeing fiscal operations, subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and county fiscal policies and rules; conducting fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; and strategically managing the full county grant lifecycle, including funding opportunities, proposal evaluation, award administration, and ongoing fiscal accountability.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field AND Three (3) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.
Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate to a diverse audience and the ability to complete reports and communications in a clear, accurate, and concise manner
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders, both internal and external
Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to remain patient and compassionate when dealing with difficult customer interactions
Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use de-escalation techniques to resolve difficult conversations
Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws
Ability to represent the department in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment
Accountability for work product and attendance
Demonstrated attention to detail
Professional demeanor
Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Prior or current state experience related to the duties of this position.
Prior experience delivering technical guidance on Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for subrecipients and drafting related policy.
Prior or current county experience related to the duties of this position.
Prior or current federal grant management/regulations experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements that support the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program.
Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including developing competitive and targeted grant application processes, coordinating proposal review and scoring, issuing grant awards, monitoring performance, processing amendments, and ensuring timely closeout and final payment of grant funds.
Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding by managing county budgeting, funding allocations, funding methodologies, fiscal reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and year-end reconciliation to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal, state, and local resources.
Serve as the Department's lead resource on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting and applying federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, state fiscal rules, grant requirements, and legislative changes to ensure consistent statewide implementation.
Direct fiscal subrecipient monitoring activities by developing and implementing monitoring plans, conducting fiscal and programmatic reviews, evaluating risk assessments, analyzing financial reports and expenditures, monitoring compliance with grant agreements, and recommending corrective actions to address fiscal or programmatic deficiencies.
Develop and maintain county administration fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, updating fiscal monitoring protocols, drafting and revising county administration rules, coordinating rule development with the Medical Services Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
Analyze fiscal and program performance data to evaluate compliance, identify statewide trends and risks, measure program effectiveness, support funding decisions, and develop strategic recommendations that improve fiscal accountability and strengthen county administration.
Develop and manage county grant and fiscal communications, including operational guidance, Memo Series publications, funding announcements, supplemental guidance, frequently asked questions, reports, presentations, newsletters, web content, and other communication materials to ensure consistent interpretation of fiscal requirements across counties.
Respond to legislative and stakeholder inquiries by researching and providing technical guidance related to county administration funding, funding methodologies, fiscal compliance, grant administration, and regulatory requirements for the General Assembly, federal and state partners, county governments, and Department leadership.
Create and maintain fiscal tools and knowledge resources, including web-based tools, templates, centralized document repositories, and standardized resources that improve access to fiscal information, promote operational consistency, and support efficient program administration.
Collaborate with Department leadership and county partners to identify fiscal risks, improve grant administration processes, strengthen internal controls, provide technical assistance, and implement strategies that ensure accountability, compliance, and effective administration of county funding programs.
Support division and leadership priorities by assuming additional county administration fiscal responsibilities, leading special projects, and providing expertise on emerging fiscal, grant, and regulatory issues impacting county administration of the Medical Assistance Program.

Benefits

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.